Description
Indulge in the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth delight of alfajores, traditional South American cookies that are sure to satisfy your cravings. These scrumptious treats feature a tender shortbread-like cookie paired with rich dulce de leche, creating a symphony of flavors and textures. Perfect for festive celebrations, afternoon snacks, or simply as a delightful indulgence, alfajores can be easily customized to suit your taste—whether you prefer them rolled in coconut flakes or dusted with cocoa powder. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, this recipe invites bakers of all levels to craft their own batch of these irresistible cookies. Get ready to impress friends and family with this timeless dessert that’s not only delicious but also perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g softened butter
- 75 g icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 g dulce de leche
- Shredded coconut or cocoa powder (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and icing sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 5 mm thick.
- Cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
- Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie on top.
- Optionally sprinkle with shredded coconut or cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 alfajor (40g)
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 22mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor; fresh butter makes a noticeable difference. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling for easier handling. Feel free to experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or fruit preserves.