Indulge in the classic flavors of Argentina with our irresistible Alfajor recipe! These delicate sandwich cookies are made with layers of tender shortbread filled with rich dulce de leche and coated with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for special occasions, tea time, or as a sweet treat at any time of the day, our authentic Alfajor recipe will transport you to the streets of Argentina with every bite.
Ingredients:
For the Shortbread:
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
For the Filling:
1 1/2 cups dulce de leche
For Coating:
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Nutrition Information:
Serving size: 1 Alfajor
Calories: 150
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 1g
Allergy Information:
Contains dairy and wheat. May contain traces of nuts.
Time of Preparing:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Baking time: 12-15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on half of the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to create a sandwich.
Dust the Alfajores with powdered sugar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften before serving.
Serve and enjoy the authentic taste of Argentinian Alfajores!
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