Peruvian Caramel Cookies Recipe

Name: Peruvian Caramel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup ground almonds; 3 cups flour; Caramel; 2 (14 ounce) cans (2 cans) sweetened condensed milk

Servings: persons

Cookies
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup ground almonds
3 cups flour
Caramel
2 (14 ounce) cans (2 cans) sweetened condensed milk

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["Cream butter with confectioners' and granulated sugar until fluffy.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Wrap and chill 30 minutes.", "If chilled longer let it warm up until it can be rolled.", "Or, whack it with a rolling pin until it cooperates.", "Roll dough out to 1/4"" thickness, cut in 2 1/2"" circles and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-14 minutes.", "Cool cookie sheets between batches.", "Cool cookies on wire rack.", "Carefully (they're fragile cookies) spread some caramel on one cookie and top with another cookie.", "Dust tops with confectioners' sugar and enjoy immediately having a crisp cookie-the way they were meant to be eaten.", "They will turn soft after setting.", "Alternatively the cookies can be filled with the rewarmed caramel as needed.", "Caramel: Pour both cans of condensed milk in the top of a double boiler over simmering water and simmer on very low heat 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.", "Eventually the milk will thicken and brown.", "Cool well and it will thicken further.", "Refrigerate until needed.", "Makes enough for 4-5 dozen cookies."]

1264

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Caramel Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peruvian Caramel Cookies

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