Dora's Caramel Holiday Cookies

This recipe is based on the Latin American sandwich cookies called "alfajores," which are traditionally made with shortbread cookies and dulce de leche.

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Ingredients

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 roll sugar cookie dough
• 20 caramel candies
• 1 tbsp. water

Supplies

• Non-stick cookie trays

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Knead the flour into the cookie dough until it's smooth.

2. Step 2

   Pinch off pieces of cookie dough and roll it into small (half-inch) balls. Place them on a non-stick cookie sheet. Press down on the dough balls to flatten them slightly and bake for about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the trays for a few minutes. When they're cool, move them to a cooling rack or a large plate.

3. Step 3

   Unwrap the candies and place in a microwave-safe bowl with the water. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, and heat again just until smooth. Be careful when removing the bowl from the microwave--it may be hot!

4. Step 4

   With a small spoon, add a drop of the caramel mixture to the back of each cookie and place another cookie on top. Makes 25 sandwich cookies.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 123
• Total Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Sodium: 78mg
• Total Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 1g