Ingredients for Alfajores
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup caster sugar
- whole egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cups plain flour
- honey
- bicarbonate of soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 16 ounces dulce de leche
- optional powdered sugar for rolling
- optional shredded coconut for rolling
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How to Make Alfajores
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thickness. Use a 2-3 inch cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread a generous layer of dulce de leche onto one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Dust with powdered sugar or roll the edges in shredded coconut for an extra touch of sweetness and texture.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
64g
Fat
40g
Carbs
11g
