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Making alfajores at home is a charming way to enjoy this classic treat. If you're missing ingredients, feel free to browse our collection of alfajores.
How to Make Alfajores
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dulce de leche for filling
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Sift in the flour and cornstarch. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough to about 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick. Cut into circles.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
- Let cool. Fill with dulce de leche and sandwich two cookies together.
- Dust with powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or dip in chocolate to decorate.
We recommend enjoying your alfajores with a traditional Argentine drink Mate! If you're curious about what Mate is and how to drink it, check out this guide. Or try it for yourself with our Yerba Mate Gift Set.
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The only time I’ve seen this cookie was in Chicago. So happy to find them on the West Coast. Found them at Home Goods Store.