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Dulce de Leche Cookies (Galletas de Arequipe)

Dulce de Leche Cookies

Hello everyone,

Last month I baked these delightful Dulce de Leche (Arequipe) cookies and finally have them ready to share. If you love dulce de leche, you know there’s always room for another recipe—these cookies are a perfect way to enjoy that rich caramel flavor.

They’re tender, buttery, and rolled in sugar for a light, crackled exterior. Make a batch to share with friends or keep them all to yourself—either way, they disappear fast. Buen provecho!

Dulce de Leche Cookies

Galletas de Arequipe (Dulce de Leche Cookies)

Erica Dinho

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Course Dessert
Cuisine Colombian

Servings 12 servings
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients

 

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup dulce de leche (arequipe)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup sugar for rolling

Instructions

 

  • Position two racks to divide the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
  • Beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes. Add the dulce de leche and beat for another minute until incorporated.
  • Add both sugars and beat for 3 more minutes, then add the egg and beat for 1 minute until combined.
  • Scrape the bowl, then add the dry ingredients on low speed and mix about 2 minutes. The dough will be very soft.
  • Pour ½ cup sugar onto a small plate. Roll the dough between your palms into balls, a couple at a time, and drop them into the sugar to coat.
  • Place the sugared balls on the prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Dip a fork in sugar and press the tines into each ball to flatten slightly into a round.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, rotating the sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through. Cookies should remain slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies rest on the sheets for 1 minute, then transfer to cooling racks and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g

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