Alfajores

Argentinian shortbread sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and rolled in shredded coconut.

  • Prep75 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Servings12
  • DifficultyMedium
Alfajores

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and lemon zest. Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch to form a dough. Chill for 1 hour.

  2. Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.

  3. Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another. Roll the edges in coconut flakes.

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