Pepas con Dulce de Leche

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Caramel sauce provides a similar sweetness and texture.

Preheat the oven to 170°C (approximately 340°F).

Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until well combined.

Add 1 egg and mix well.

Incorporate vanilla extract and optional citrus zest (orange and lemon) for flavor.

Add 260 grams of self-rising flour and 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the mixture.

Mix until just combined, avoiding overworking the dough to prevent gluten development.

Form the dough into balls, ensuring they are of uniform size.

Make a small indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with silicone or lightly floured parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Chill the formed dough balls in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven until they start to take color, approximately 10-15 minutes.

After baking, make another indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with dulce de leche.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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