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Alfajores Recipe

Name: Alfajores
Prep time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 10
Cuisine: South American
Ingredients: all-purpose flour: 350g; butter or margarine: 150g; granulated sugar: 125g; milk or dark chocolate: 75g; dulce de leche: 250g; eggs: 1.5g; baking powder: 7g; salt: 0.5g

all-purpose flour butter or margarine granulated sugar milk or dark chocolate dulce de leche eggs baking powder salt low lactose

Alfajores are a traditional South American delight, particularly beloved in countries like Argentina and Uruguay. These tender, crumbly cookies are typically filled with dulce de leche and sometimes coated with chocolate, all enveloping their rich, buttery layers into a sweet confection that's hard to resist. The classic alfajor is a marvel of texture and taste, combining the slight crumble of its biscuit with the smoothness of the caramel-like filling, possibly dusted with desiccated coconut or covered in a thin layer of chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.

🌎 South American: Dessert

🔥 Calories 2000kcal
🍗 Protein 30g
🍚 Carbs 250g
🧈 Fat 125g

🥗 Ingredients:

all-purpose flour (350g)
butter or margarine (150g)
granulated sugar (125g)
milk or dark chocolate (75g)
dulce de leche (250g)
eggs (1.5g)
baking powder (7g)
salt (0.5g)

🍳 How to cook (10 servings):

Cooking Time: 15 minutesPreperation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Prepare Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and baking powder. Add softened butter or margarine and granulated sugar. Beat in 1-2 eggs to form a soft dough. Wrap this dough in plastic wrap and let it refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Shape and Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a round cutter to cut out cookies. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Assemble Alfajores

Once cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and then press another cookie on top, creating a sandwich. Optionally, dip half of the alfajor in melted chocolate for a decadent finish. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

These alfajores provide a good balance of carbs and fats, offering energy and a bit of protein. Due to the inclusion of flour, sugar, and dulce de leche, they are high in carbs and fat, making them an indulgent treat best enjoyed in moderation.