Alfajores Recipe

Alfajores Recipe
Alfajores are a beloved traditional South American recipe, particularly popular in Argentina and Uruguay. These delectable cookies feature a layer of dulce de leche sandwiched between two light, buttery, and tender shortbread cookies, often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dip in melted chocolate.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes


Cooking Time: 15 minutes


Resting Time: 30 minutes


Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes


Serving: 12 alfajores

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour


- 1/2 cup cornstarch


- 1 teaspoon baking powder


- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened


- 3/4 cup granulated sugar


- 2 egg yolks


- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


- Zest of one lemon


- Dulce de leche for filling


- Powdered sugar for dusting

Method:

- Sift Dry Ingredients:

- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Set aside.

- Cream Butter and Sugar:

- In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.

- Combine and Chill:

- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

- Roll and Cut:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

- Bake and Assemble:

- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until just starting to color, but not brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.


- Once cooled, spread dulce de leche generously on one cookie and sandwich with another. Lightly dust the finished alfajores with powdered sugar.

Notes:

- For a chocolate version, dip half of each alfajores in melted dark chocolate and let set before serving.


- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before filling to prevent the dulce de leche from melting.

Nutritional Information per Serving (Based on USDA Guidelines):

- Calories: 300 kcal


- Protein: 3g


- Carbohydrates: 45g


- Fat: 12g . . . . Click to see recipe.
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