Millionaire’s Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
Quick and rich sandwich cookies made with buttery shortbread, dulce de leche, and melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche or caramel sauce over half of the shortbread.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler, and then spread over the caramel layer.
- Top with the remaining shortbread, pressing down gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set before slicing into squares or bars. Enjoy!
Notes
Chilling is essential for clean slices. Use a hot, dry knife for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg