Alfajores Recipe
Biscuit-like cookies with dulce de leche in the middle.
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Ingredients
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Cookies
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Cookie Preparation
- 1
Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 2
Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Shape the Cookies
Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- 8
Bake the Cookies
Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
- 9
Fill with Dulce de Leche
Once the cookies are cool, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the bottom side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
- 10
Dust with Powdered Sugar
If desired, dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar before serving.
