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Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)

Learn how to make alfajores with my easy recipe! Homemade sugar cookies combine with dulce de leche to create a unique dessert option.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 52 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornstarch (300g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (198g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 3 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla (or dark rum)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (or orange)
  • 8 oz dulce de Leche
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut for rolling (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter and sugar on medium for 4 minutes. Mixture should be light, fluffy and a pale yellow color.
  3. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract and lemon zest to the creamed butter and mix until just combined.
  4. Reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients until combined. Scraping the bowl down if needed.
  5. Scrape the dough out on a clean surface, divide in two and shape into two disks. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  7. Working with one dough disk at a time, place one dough disk on a lightly floured surface and roll out until it is ¼-inch thick. Use a 2-inch round or scalloped cookie cutter to cut cookies and transfer to a prepared baking sheet. Continue shaping, re-rolling, and cutting the dough with the remaining scraps and repeat with other disk of dough. I typically get 32 cookies.
  8. Bake the cookies in batches for 12 minutes on the center rack, and edges get a golden brown color.
  9. Let them cool completely on baking sheet before assembly.
  10. Place 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche in the center on the bottom half of a cookie and sandwich another to the bottom of another cookie, lightly pressing down until dulce de leche reaches the edges. Continue this process until all the cookie sandwiches are assembled.
Optional Garnishes
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  1. Roll the sides of the cookie in a plate with shredded coconut if using, and or dust the tops with powdered sugar using a fine mesh strainer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 83mg (3%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 83mg 3%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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