Description
Delicious Alfajores de Dulce de Leche that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
- Dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- You can also roll the edges of the filled alfajores in shredded coconut or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 alfajor
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg