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Alfajores

Alfajores

71 min · Serves 4 · By TheMealDB Import

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  • Argentina
  • Dessert

Argentina, Dessert

Adapted from munchery.com

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 300 gAll purpose flour
  • 200 gCornstarch
  • 200 gButter
  • 100 gSugar
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoonLemon Zest
  • 1 Dulce de leche
  • 1 SprinklingDesiccated Coconut

Method

Prep 17 min · Cook 54 min

  1. 1Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and lemon zest. Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch to form a dough. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. 2Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another. Roll the edges in coconut flakes.
  4. 4Pro Tips:
  5. 5Chill the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  6. 6Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.