Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookie

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Light cinnamon scented cookies are sandwiched with homemade dulce de leche for these sweet treats.Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 5 Minutes.Serves 5

Ingredients

  • Dulce de Leche:
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soy milk
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
  • 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Cookies:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
  • 1/4 cup chilled margarine
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened soy milk
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Preparation

Step 1

1.To prepare Dulce de Leche: Heat soy milk over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.

2.Whisk in all other ingredients. Continue to simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until desired caramel consistency is achieved. Remove from heat and set aside. Keep warm.

3.To prepare Cookies: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

4.Sift flour and cinnamon into a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix in SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend.

5.Rub margarine into flour mixture until crumbly. Add soy milk and mix until mixture forms a dough. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into 2 inch wide circles using a round cookie cutter.

6.Place rounds on an un-greased cookie lined with parchment paper.

7.Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the edges. Allow cookies to cool for 3 minutes.

8.Spread each cookie with 1 tablespoon of Dulce de Leche. Sandwich two cookies together. Serve warm.