Alfajores
Classic Argentine sandwich cookies made with tender cornstarch dough, filled with dulce de leche, and finished with coconut around the edges.
- 1 hr 35 min
- 270 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Argentinian
- Dessert
Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 12 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Cream the butter and sugar together.
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Step 2:
Add the separated egg yolks and lemon zest.
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Step 3:
Gradually mix in the flour and cornstarch to form a dough.
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Step 4:
Chill the dough for 1 hour.
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Step 5:
Roll out the dough.
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Step 6:
Cut the dough into circles.
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Step 7:
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes.
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Step 8:
Let the cookies cool.
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Step 9:
Spread dulce de leche on one cookie.
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Step 10:
Sandwich with another cookie.
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Step 11:
Roll the edges in desiccated coconut.
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Step 12:
Chill the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
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Step 13:
Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.
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