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    Home > Easy Gluten-Free Recipes

    Published: Dec 10, 2019 · Modified: Feb 7, 2021 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 3 Comments

    Salted Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

    Gluten Free

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    Quick Salted Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Cookies that are gluten-free and full of warm spices that will comfort your soul. The best molasses cookies recipe that you'll ever have!

    dulce de leche cookies on a rack with a spatula on the side

     

    It's cookies galore! Don't you love this time of the year, my cookie monsters?

    Our Cinnamon Cookies recipe is quite simple to make and super flavorful, resembling ginger crinkle cookies, but softer.

    The only difference is there is a lot of cinnamon and cloves in this recipe... and no ginger at all! 

    To put a Latin flair on these cinnamon cookies, we topped them with a patch of dulce de leche, making them irresistible.

    Then, we sprinkled some coarse sea salt on top, enhancing the sweetness of the dulce de leche while providing a balance of flavors.

    Ready to learn how to make them and give away this affordable Christmas gift to your friends? 

     

    cinnamon cookies piled up with salt and a dulce de leche spatula on the side

     

    HOW TO MAKE SALTED DULCE DE LECHE CINNAMON COOKIES 

    • First preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
    • Second, cream solid shortening with sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at low speed until combined.
    • Third, sift flour into the bowl and add baking soda, salt, spices, and orange peel. Mix in until homogenous.
    • Fourth, whisk in molasses and the egg until combined (PIC. 1). Transfer the dough to a surface lined with plastic wrap and form a log (PIC. 2).

     

    3 collage photos showing the process on how to make cinnamon cookies recipe

     

    • Fifth, wrap and place to rest in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight (PIC. 3).
    • Sixth, use a tablespoon as measurement and roll dough into balls, and then roll in sugar. Place onto the lined sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart between them. 

     

    cinnamon cookie balls on a baking sheet before baking

    • Seventh, bake for about 11-13 minutes or until set. Transfer pan to a rack and let Cinnamon Cookies cool fully. 
    • Lastly, spread dulce de leche on top in a artistic way and sprinkle salt on top. If you want to, place an orange rind on top. Enjoy! 

     

    COOK'S NOTES FOR CINNAMON COOKIES RECIPE

    several salted dulce de leche cinnamon cookies on a lined baking sheet

     

    • These Cinnamon Cookies are cinnamon molasses cookies with mounds of ground cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel in it.
    • You can substitute the same amount of all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour.
    • These cinnamon cookies by themselves are also dairy-free, unless you top them with dulce de leche. 
    • Although orange rind is optional, they give a nice citric touch to these dulce de leche cookies.
    • STORE cinnamon cookies in a clean airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days. Freeze unbaked dough (without rolling in sugar) for 3 months. You can also freeze baked cookies (without dulce de leche) for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge! 

    WHAT DOES MOLASSES DO FOR COOKIES?

    Molasses adds 2 things to cookies: 1. a cozy brown-sugar flavor to cookies or to any other baked goods; 2. It also adds moisture and chewiness so that cookies stay moist longer than those made with white sugar.
     
     
    cinnamon molasses cookies on baking sheet
     
     

    CAN I USE BLACKSTRAP INSTEAD OF REGULAR MOLASSES?

    Yes, you can use blackstrap exactly in the same amount that the recipe calls for regular molasses. But be aware that if you use blackstrap in a recipe that only calls for regular molasses, you may end up with a baked good with an overpowering flavor .
     
    Blackstrap has a stronger flavor than regular molasses, and it is darker and more viscous. 
     

    OTHER COOKIE RECIPES:

    • Walnut Cookies (No Chill)
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Sugar-Free)
    • Pumpkin Spice Latter Breakfast Cookies (No Bake)
    • Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies (Low Carb/GF)
    • Pecan Cookie Balls (No Bake)
    • Mexican Wedding Cookies
    • Venezuelan Polvorosas Cookies
    • Mantecaditos (Dominican Butter Cookies)
    • Cake Mix Christmas Crinkle Cookies
    • Buttery Almond Thumbprint Coookies
    • Low Carb Christmas Coookies
    • Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies
    • Eggnog Madeleines
    • Argentinian Alfajores (filled with dulce de leche)

     

     

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    Salted Dulce de Leche cinnamon Cookies Recipe

    Salted Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Cookies recipe that is gluten-free and full of warm spices that will comfort your soul. The best molasses cookies recipe ever!
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:cinnamon cookies, cinnamon cookies recipe, cinnamon molasses cookies, cookie recipes, dulce de leche cookies, dulce de leche cookies recipe, molasses cookies recipe
    Prep Time 19 minutes
    Cook Time 11 minutes
    Servings 35
    Calories115 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 0.20 cents per cookie

    Equipment

    • oven
    • mixer

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup solid shortening (Crisco)
    • 2 cup sugar plus extra ½ cup to roll cookies
    • 2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour sifted (if desired, use a NON GF flour -- same amount)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon orange peel optional (but it gives a nice flavor)
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 1 large egg room temp
    • 35 teaspoon dulce de leche
    • coarse sea salt to sprinkle

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
    • Cream solid shortening with sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer at low speed until combined. Sift flour into the bowl and add baking soda, salt, spices, and orange peel. Mix in until homogenous. Whisk in molasses and the egg until combined. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
    • Transfer the dough to a surface lined with plastic wrap and form a log. Wrap and place to rest in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight. Use a tablespoon as measurement and roll dough into balls and then roll in ½ cup of sugar.  Place onto the lined sheet, leaving about 2 inches apart between them. 

    • Bake for about 11-13 minutes or until set. Transfer pan to a rack and let cinnamon cookies cool fully. Lastly, spread dulce de leche on top on a artistic way and sprinkle salt on top. If desired, place an orange rind on top. Enjoy! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

    ** Nutrition labels on easyanddelish.com are for educational purposes only. This info is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate, since the nutrition content of recipes can vary based on ingredient brand or source, portion sizes, recipe changes/variations, and other factors. We suggest making your own calculations using your preferred calculator, based on which ingredients you use, or consulting with a registered dietitian to determine nutritional values more precisely.

    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    1. John / Kitchen Riffs says

      December 11, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Cookie season is such a wonderful time of the year! And this is an excellent recipe to add to my collection -- wow, this looks wonderful! Love the flavors in this -- thanks.

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