Alfajores Recipe
Peruvian short cake cookies filled with caramel, topped with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Alfajores Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing 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.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- 4
Shape the Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 6
Assemble the Alfajores
Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.
- 7
Dust with Powdered Sugar
Dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar before serving.
