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Alfajores

Alfajores are delicious treats that originated in South America. Alfajores are made by sandwiching two soft and buttery shortbread cookies together with a sweet filling, such as dulce de leche, a caramel-like sauce made from condensed milk. Some variations also include a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a coating of chocolate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine South American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together. It may be slightly crumbly, but that's okay.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it gently until it forms a smooth ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch (0.6 cm). Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies of your desired size.
  • Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just slightly golden around the edges. Be careful not to overbake them.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie. Sandwich it with another cookie, pressing gently to create a delicious alfajor.
  • Optionally, you can dust the alfajores with powdered sugar for a lovely finishing touch.
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Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 63g (21%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mg (53%)Sodium: 208mg (9%)Potassium: 69mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 839IU (17%)Calcium: 55mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword sugar, sweet
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