Alfajores
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Alfajores

These delicate butter cookies sandwich silky dulce de leche and are finished with toasted coconut for a textural contrast that melts on your tongue. With their tender crumb, sweet caramel filling, and subtle lemon brightness, they're an irresistible Argentine classic that tastes far more indulgent than the simple ingredients suggest.

⏱️90 min
🍽️4 portioner
🥕 Vegetariskt
3.0
🍰 Dessert🇦🇷 Argentinsk

👩‍🍳 Gör så här

⏱️ Äggklocka
  1. 1
    Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg yolks and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
  3. 3
    Gradually incorporate flour and cornstarch until a dough forms.
  4. 4
    Chill the dough for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
  6. 6
    Bake at 180°C for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  7. 7
    Spread dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie.
  8. 8
    Sandwich with another cookie, flat sides together.
  9. 9
    Roll the edges in desiccated coconut to coat.
  10. 10
    Optional: dip in melted chocolate and set on a wire rack to harden.