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caramel walnut sandwich cookies lined up on parchment paper

Nama Caramel Cookie Sando


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  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwich cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Caramel Walnut Sandwich Cookies feature a rich, melt-in-your-mouth Japanese nama caramel studded with toasted walnuts, layered between delicate, buttery sable cookies. Softly set and not too sweet, they’re perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting, and are guaranteed to impress!


Ingredients

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Nama Caramel

  • 1/2 cup (70 g) toasted walnuts, chopped
  • 5 tbsp (60 g) sugar
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) butter
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tsp (50 ml) milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp (50 ml) corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Sable Cookies

  • 3.5 tbsp (25 g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tsp (0 g) salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1.5 tbsp (12 g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) cake flour
  • 1 tsp (5 g) cornstarch


Instructions

Make the Nama Caramel

  • Line a 7 × 16 cm loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the sugar to a saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir. Gently tilt the pan occasionally so the sugar melts evenly. Once fully melted and amber in color, proceed immediately.
  •  Carefully add the heavy cream, milk, corn syrup, and butter. Whisk to combine (the mixture will bubble vigorously).
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the caramel reaches 114°C (237°F), about 12–15 minutes. Use a candy thermometer if possible.
    • No thermometer? Drop a small amount of caramel into cold water — if it sinks to the bottom without dissolving, it’s ready.
  • Stir in the chopped walnuts, then immediately pour the caramel into the lined pan. Tap gently to level the surface or use a spatula if needed. Refrigerate until fully set, at least 1 hour.

Make the Sable Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Add all cookie ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    Use your hands to gently bring the dough together.
  • Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to 3 mm thickness. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Cut rectangles measuring 2.6 × 7 cm. Transfer to the baking tray and bake at 170°C convection for 13–15 minutes, or until just barely golden.
  • While still warm, loosely cover cookies with plastic wrap and gently roll with a rolling pin to even out the surface. Let cool completely.

Assemble the Sandwich Cookies

  • Using a warm knife, cut the chilled caramel into 2.7 × 7 cm rectangles.
  • Lightly warm the top and bottom of each caramel piece using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
    Sandwich between two cookies, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Serve and enjoy!!
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg