Alfajores - Argentinian Dulce De Leche Cookies
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5.0
243 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
26 mins
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Cook Time
26 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
24 sandwich cookies
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Alfajores - Argentinian Dulce De Leche Cookies
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These yummy Alfajores cookies are delicious with a light sweet and citrus flavor. Filled with Dulce De Leche they are irresistible!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest divided.
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 8 ounces dulce de Leche homemade or store bought
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt. Set aside
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add yolks and beat to combine.
- Add the vanilla extract, water and lemon zest beat until just combined.
- Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from plastic wrap and place on a lightly floured surface, flour a rolling pin and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough with a 2 inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on prepared sheet pans about about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until firm and edges are pale golden and the middle of the cookie is firm.
- Transfer baking pan to a rack and allow to cool completely before removing from baking sheet.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche onto the back of half the cookies. Place a second cookie on top and gently press to create a sandwich and repeat.
- Roll sides in coconut and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead:
- refrigerate for up to 3 days
- 3 months
- Make cookie dough, wrap very tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months. Wrap in plastic wrap and and place inside a freezer plastic bag. Label the bag with the month and the baking temperature and place the bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich cookie
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
57mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24sandwich cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich cookie | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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243 reviews
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