Alfajores Recipe
Recipe information
Make Alfajores in just 1h 30m. Traditional South American cookies filled with dulce de leche.
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Ingredients
Cookies
Filling
Coating
Cookies
1. Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Dry with Wet
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Assembly
6. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll and Cut Cookies
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds.
8. Bake Cookies
Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
9. Fill Cookies
Spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie.
10. Coat with Powdered Sugar
Dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
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