Casadinhos - Brazilian Wedding Cookies with Dulce de Leche
Named after the Portuguese word for "married," casadinhos are delightful bite-sized sandwich cookies that hold a special place at Brazilian weddings.Typically filled with caramelly dulce de leche or sticky guava paste, these adorable cookies are irresistibly delicious and make a cute addition to an afternoon tea or coffee.We've adapted our recipe to make really light, crumbly cookies with beautiful little cracks in the tops. Traditionally these cookies are rolled in sugar and we love how the sugar settles in the crevices.
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Servings: 25 sandwiched cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 125 grams cornflour (cornstarch)
- 100 grams plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 90 grams unsalted butter - softened
- 85 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg - room temperature
- 1 can (8oz/397g) dulce de leche - or homemade dulce de leche made from a can of condensed milk.
- castor or icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper (baking paper).
- In a bowl, fork together the cornflour, plain flour, baking powder and salt until well combined. Set aside.125 grams cornflour (cornstarch), 100 grams plain flour (all purpose flour), 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a separate large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, sugar and egg.90 grams unsalted butter, 85 grams granulated sugar, 1 large egg
- Beat the mixture until well combined. Don't worry if it appears a bit curdled, it will smooth out when we incorporate the flour. Note: We like using an electric hand mixer for this step, but a wooden spoon or stand mixer works too.
- Add the dry ingredients all at once to the butter and sugar mixture.
- Use your hands to combine the ingredients. Keep mixing until the dough forms a uniform ball and all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.Note: It may appear like a very dry mixture at first that won't bind, but keep going, it will come together.
- For bite-sized cookies, measure out one level teaspoon-sized portions of dough.
- Roll each portion of dough into a neat, round ball with no cracks or seams showing.
- Space the dough balls out on a baking tray roughly two inches apart (5cm).
- Using the tip of your finger, gently press down on each dough ball to very slightly flatten it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the bottom of each cookie is a light golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on their baking trays for at least 30 minutes before starting the sandwiching process.
- Spread dulce de leche onto one cookie, adding as much or as little as you want. Just be mindful of how much it may ooze out if you add too much, as tempting as it may be!
- Carefully place another cookie on top of the dulce de leche, gently pressing down to create a sandwich.
- Add caster sugar or powdered sugar to a bowl, then roll each cookie in the sugar until it's coated to your liking.
**Nutritional data disclaimer**
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
