Alfajores Recipe
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Ingredients
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Alfajores Ingredients
Method
Alfajores Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Roll and Cut
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- 5
Bake
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- 6
Assemble the Alfajores
Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar.
