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Walnut Shortbread Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich

Walnut shortbread dulce de leche ice cream sandwich

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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Walnut Shortbread Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwich. This scrumptious treat features buttery walnut cookies paired with smooth and creamy dulce de leche ice cream, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for summer gatherings or as an after-dinner dessert, these sandwiches are sure to impress family and friends alike. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Each bite is a delicious combination of nutty goodness and sweet caramel that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 2/3 cups dulce de leche

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour and salt in a bowl; mix in walnuts.
  2. Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla.
  3. Add flour mixture slowly until just combined. Form dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line baking trays with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.
  6. Chill cutouts on baking trays for about 15 minutes before baking.
  7. Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned; cool on wire racks.
  8. In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, salt, and dulce de leche; simmer until dissolved.
  9. Strain mixture into a bowl; cool over ice or refrigerate until ready to process in an ice cream maker.
  10. Freeze the prepared ice cream until firm; assemble sandwiches by placing ice cream between two cookies.

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