Alfajores Recipe
Light homemade Peruvian cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche and rolled in powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Mix Together
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assemble the Alfajores
Spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Roll the assembled alfajores in additional powdered sugar until well coated.
