Alfajores
Indulge in the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of alfajores, traditional Latin American cookies filled with dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut out round shapes with a cookie cutter and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a generous dollop of dulce de leche on one cookie and top with another.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g