Christmas Dulce de leche alfajores

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 or caramel

How to make Alfajores (step by step)

1. Cut cold butter in 1 inch size pieces or bigger and add it to a mixing bowl. Using a stand mix stand, or an electric hand mixer, beat all ingredients– except the caramel; at medium speed until a dough is formed. The time to mix it is about 6 minutes. See video for reference on the dough consistency.
2. Roll out dough using a rolling pin to a 1/2 inch thickness.
3. Using desired shape cutter, cut dough and place figures on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, or silicon mat.
4. 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.
5. Assemble alfajores by putting dulce de leche, or caramel in one side of the cookie, use same shape of a cookie and place it on top to cover it, like a type of sandwich.
6. 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.

Christmas Dulce de leche alfajores

Author: Patricia Densley Cooking Method:Baking Cuisine:Salvadoran Courses:Dessert

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time:1 hour 50 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cake flour, or all purpose flour
• 1/3 powdered sugar
• 1 1/4 cup unsalted
• 2 Tbsps. cornstarch
• Dulce de leche (or soft caramel)

Instructions

1. Cut cold butter in 1 inch size pieces or bigger and add it to a mixing bowl. Using a stand mix stand, or an electric hand mixer, beat all ingredients– except the caramel; at medium speed until a dough is formed. The time to mix it is about 6 minutes. See video for reference on the dough consistency.
2. Roll out dough using a rolling pin to a 1/2 inch thickness.
3. Using desired shape cutter, cut dough and place figures on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, or silicon mat.
4. 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.
5. Assemble alfajores by putting dulce de leche, or caramel in one side of the cookie, use same shape of a cookie and place it on top to cover it, like a type of sandwich.
6. Dust powdered sugar over each alfajor, enjoy!

Video

Notes

• 1. You can use salted butter and it will still work!
• 2. You have to cool completely before putting the dulce de leche.
• 3. Cooling is essential to keep them strong before putting the dulce de leche.
• 4. You can use a store bought caramel and still works great.

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