Walnut-Shaped Cookies with Dulce de Leche

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Growing up in Latvia, these cookies filled with dulce de leche are the most delicious ones that my Mom and I made together. Walnut cookie molds can be found online.

Submitted by Knopka
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (13.4 ounce) can dulce de leche

Directions

  1. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour and salt and mix until just incorporated; overmixing will make the dough too stiff. Cover the dough with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, or up to overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Press about 1 teaspoonful of the chilled dough into the bottom and up the sides of each walnut-shaped mold. Place the molds on a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, 12 to 18 minutes. Cool for a few minutes. Lightly tap on the bottom of the mold to pop out the cookies. Let cool until easily handled.

  5. Spoon some dulce de leche onto the bottom of each cookie and sandwich the halves together.

Cook's Note:

Other thick fillings can be used, such as any nut butter or Nutella(R).

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dulce de leche. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
10g Fat
33g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 19mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.