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Alfajor

Homemade alfajores with crumbly cookies and rich dulce de leche, perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dulce de leche
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutter
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Once cooled, spread a layer of dulce de leche on one cookie and top with another.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, dip the edges in chocolate after assembling.