Alfajores – Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies

These traditional Alfajores are a classic South American sandwich cookie made with dulce de leche, sandwiched between tender sugar cookies.

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- A simple sandwich cookie recipe - Traditional flavors and an authentic recipe - Has soft, tender, melt-in-your-mouth textures

Key Ingredients:

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butter - sugar - egg yolk cornstarch - flour - coconut vanilla - powdered sugar dulce de leche

Let's make it!

These cookies are completely delicious and so simple to make.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

2

In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolk, along with the vanilla and beat well.

3

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 2-3 smaller additions, mixing well after each.

4

Chill the dough at least 30 minutes, then use a rolling pin to roll it until it is ¼-inch thick.

5

Use a 1.5-2-inch circular cookie cutter to cut the dough.

6

Then carefully transfer the circles to the prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

8

Flip half of the cookies upside down so that the browned side is facing up, and pipe or spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on top. Place a second cookie, browned side down, on top of the dulce de leche and gently squish together.

9

Roll the exposed dulce de leche in shredded coconut if desired. Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

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