There are some things I make that surprise even me, how popular they are. These Dulce de Leche kisses never fail to disappear and I’m always surprised how quickly they do! I have a confession though, I used shop bought Dulce de Leche instead of making my own. I’ve had a huge tub that I bought in Costco before Christmas that I wanted to use up. Its definitely not as good as homemade but for a quick bake and when you are only using a small dollop, shop bought is just fine.
DULCE DE LECHE KISSES
| Serves | 30 |
| Prep time | 40 minutes |
| Cook time | 12 minutes |
| Total time | 52 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Birthday Party, Casual Party, Valentines day |
INGREDIENTS
- 75g Butter (Cold but chopped into small chunks)
- 3 tablespoons Soft Cheese – Full Fat
- 96g Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 190g Plain Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 60g Dessicated Coconut
- 3 tablespoons Dulce De Leche
NOTE
These can be frozen before the Dulce de Leche is added – allow to defrost at room temperature for 2 hours before adding the Dulce de Leche
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| Cream together the butter and sugar, using an electric mixer on a medium speed. Add the soft cheese and vanilla whilst still mixing on a medium setting. Add the egg yolk . | |
| 2. | |
| Reduce the speed of the mixer and add the flour and the baking powder until just combined. | |
| 3. | |
| Stop the mixer and fold in the coconut. | |
| 4. | |
| Bring the mixture together by hand into a dough and wrap in cling film – Freeze for 30 minutes | |
| 5. | |
| Preheat the oven to 180C and line 2 baking trays with baking parchment | |
| 6. | |
| Roll the dough into small balls – about the size of a Ferrero Rocher | |
| 7. | |
| Make an indentation in the centre with something approx 1/2 cm wide – I used a plastic cake dowel and kept dipping into flour to stop it sticking to the dough. At a push – a little finger belonging to a 4 year old would do! | |
| 8. | |
| Bake for 12 minutes – You might want to move the tray around after 10 to ensure an even bake but these are so small that it is not necessary | |
| 9. | |
| Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 1-2 minutes then pipe the Dulce de Leche in – I use a disposable piping bag as it is fairly runny | |
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Helen – these dulce de leche cookies are sooooooooo cute!!
I honesty have a craving for them right now. 🙂
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Thank you for hosting another party, and for your lovely words on my previous entries.
Thank you! I would share but they all disappeared too quickly! Thanks for joining in once again x
Thank you so much for featuring my recipe! I’m so happy it was selected as featured bake of the week 🙂
And what a lovely selection of other recipes. Everything looks so yummy!
It is well deserved! Thanks for taking part x
Thanks for the shout out! I loooove Dulche De Leche.
Me too – I ‘might’ have slurped some straight from the spoon! 😉 thanks for taking part x
ooooh these are nice! perfect mouthfuls too yum x
Even the tiniest mouth!! Thanks Jenny x
These dulce de leche kisses are so adorable, and I can see why they disappear so quickly
And thanks so much for the invite to Bake of the Week! 😀
Thanks so much for popping over and joining in Michelle – Sorry I had no Dulce de Leche kisses left to offer you!
Helen,
Thanks for your kind words about my Tiramisu. I’m honored.
Sorry I don’t have a post to share this week but I’ll have one next week.
Annamaria
Wow they look delicious, I bet they would disappear quickly in my house! what a lot of lovely bakes last week, it is great to see so many lovely recipes
Bite-sized pieces of heaven, they look mouthwateringly fabulous 🙂
Three of those in my moth NOW please Helen.
Oh I so want to pop one in my mouth right now! As soon as the biscuit tin is empty I think I will have to refill with these little delights!
I’ve never tried Dulche De Leche, now I want too!!!
Thanks for the party, very nice roundup, all entries are so nice.
This time I have added ” Lentil stuffed bell pepper”, I am sending this recipe for a competition also. Here is the link-
https://www.pinterest.com/cdnlentils/2015-lentil-recipe-revelations-challenge/
Please like it.
Thanks very much
Those kisses look adorable Helen – I want one right now. Actually I’m pretty tempted by all of it.
Thanks for featuring not one but three of my recipes! So glad to join the club 🙂 Your thumbprint cookies look so melt in the mouth delicious. This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!
Oh my these look utterly delicious.
Thanks for including me in the round up. Believe me the heart cake decoration really is just a case of roll and cut to shape! Some gorgeous bakes from last week. Have a good half term.
Is it bad to admit that I have no idea what Dulce De Leche is?? They do look delicious though x x x
I discovered dulce de leche whilst living with my son in France, can’t wait to make these. #logitechbigbang
Hi thanks so much for this recipe. I’ve been making them this morning. I just wanted to point out that in your directions, you don’t say what to do with the butter and sugar. I began by creaming them which I hope was right. It’s probably obvious to more talented/experienced cooks than me!
Ah thanks very much for this – Amended now! x