Alfajores Recipe
These Argentinean sweet treats have sweet vanilla and caramel flavors in every bite, they are definitely a must-try!
Servings: 26 servings
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 7 oz unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups dulce de leche repostero thick dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup finely shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift the cornstarch, flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the bowl and mix well. Then, incorporate the sifted dry ingredients.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles using a round 2'' cookie cutter.
- Place the circles on a clean baking sheet slightly greased with butter and bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. Once the cookies are baked, let them cool completely.
- Assemble the alfajores by sandwiching two cookies together with plenty of dulce de leche in the middle.
- Finally, place the shredded coconut in a small bowl and roll the sides of the alfajores, covering the dulce de leche with coconut.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg