This alfajores recipe is inspired by our trip to South America. We spent almost a week in Argentina, where we ate a lot of alfajores. Even after we came back home and finished all the alfajores we brought with us, we kept talking about them every day. So, I dug out my old recipe book and found this alfajores recipe. Here is a new dessert recipe for you to try and bring a bit of Argentina’s flavors to your home.
Alfajores recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Dulce de Leche Filling: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll and Cut the Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Dulce de Leche Filling:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 1 hour or until thick and caramelized. Let it cool.
- Assemble the Alfajores:
- Once the cookies and dulce de leche are cooled, spread a dollop of dulce de leche onto the flat side of a cookie.
- Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and dulce de leche.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the alfajores immediately, or store them in an airtight container for later. Enjoy these delicious treats with a cup of coffee or tea!
