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Easy Alfajores Cookies Recipe

Looking for an easy alfajores cookies recipe? This is a classic Argentinian alfajores recipe that will not disappoint. These classic sandwich cookies actually originate from the middle east where the Spaniards acquired them and brought them to South American where they were first settled in Argentina.
Alfajores cookies are among the most popular desserts throughout South America. A stable in countries like Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chili, you can find these ubiquitous yummy delicacies at local street vendors to grocery stores and gas stations, they even sell them at the airports.


5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 6 people
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Alfajores Cookie Dough
  • 250 gram corn starch 2 cups
  • 250 grams all purpose flour 2 cup
  • 8 grams baking powder 2 teaspoons
  • 150 grams granulated sugar 3/4 cup
  • 200 grams unsalted butter room tempeature
  • 30 grams egg yolks
  • 30 grams water 2 tablespoons
  • 4 grams vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
  • 200 grams sweetened coconut in a bowl for topping
  • 100 grams Icing sugar for topping
  • 1 can Store bought Dulce de Leche

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl add the all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt and blend dry ingredients with a paddle or whisk and put aside.
  • In a mixing bowl add the butter and sugar and cream using a paddle or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg yolks, water and vanilla and continue to mix until well combined.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix just until the alfajore cookie dough comes together.
  • Place the cookie dough onto a floured working surface and sheet down using a rolling pin until about 6mm thickness.
  • Using a round 2 inch cookie cutter, cut out discs and place them onto baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Pre heat your oven to 180C ( 360F) and bake the cookies for approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven once the top starts to get some color. Color should still be white.
  • Cool cookies on cookie rack or baking tray.
  • Filling Your Alfajores Cookie:
  • Fill one side of the cookie with dulce de leche and place other cookie on top gently pressing then both together.
  • Roll the sides with coconut and place on top plate
  • To help stick the coconut, add a bit of dulce de leche to the sides of the cookie.
  • Shift icing sugar on top and serve.
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