Traditional Alfajores
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies sandwiched with smooth dulce de leche, these Alfajores are a sweet treat straight from the heart of Latin America. Every bite promises a delightful combination of buttery cookie and sweet caramel!
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Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie cutter (round, about 2 inches in diameter)
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small spatula or knife for spreading
- Sifter for powdered sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ tsp salt
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter using an electric mixer until it's light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.¼ tsp vanilla extract
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using your cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of half of the cookies. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.1 cup dulce de leche
- Optionally, roll the edges of the Alfajores in shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Dust the tops of the Alfajores with additional powdered sugar.
Notes
If you can't find dulce de leche, you can substitute with caramel spread, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12g
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