These are soft, crumbly, well-balanced cookies. They are such a sweet treat, great for any type of celebration. These are Christmas style!
What is Alfajores
These are crumbly butter type cookies that have a soft caramel in the middle –I use dulce de leche. It makes a huge difference in the taste of them. They are dusted with powdered to add a touch of decoration and sweetness.
Simple ingredients
Cake flour
Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Cornstarch
Dulce de leche
How to make Alfajores (step by step)
- Using a stand mix stand, or an electric hand mixer, beat all ingredients at medium speed until a dough is formed. Use cold butter for better handling results. Cut butter in 1 inch size pieces. The time to mix it is about 6 minutes. See video for reference on the dough consistency.
- Roll out dough using a rolling pin to a 1/2 inch thickness.
- Using desired shape cutter, cut dough and place figures on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, or silicon mat.
- Bake at 350 F for 10-20 minutes, or until the edges are barely brown. The baking time depends on the size and thickness of the cookie.
- Assemble alfajores by putting dulce de leche in one side of the cookie, use same shape of a cookie and place it to cover it forming a sandwich type.
- Dust powdered sugar over each alfajor, enjoy!
How to serve
Great for any occasion or celebration. They are serve as a cookie.
How to store
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for about a week.
