Prep time
30 min.
Cooking time
40 min.
Serves
4
Cuisine
Argentinian
Difficulty
Categories
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About this recipe
Discover the tenderness and sophistication of Argentine "Alfajores" cookies! This delightful treat will charm you with its soft, crumbly texture inside and a thin, crispy crust outside. The secret to their perfect taste is not to overbake them. After cooling, join two halves with a generous layer of dulce de leche and roll them in fragrant coconut flakes, creating a true culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients list
Total ingredients: 13
Serves:
Corn starch - 300 g
Premium grade wheat flour - 195 g
Sugar - 180 g
dough baking powder - 5 g
Cream soda - 2.5 g
Butter 82.5% - 200 g
Egg - 60 g
Chicken egg yolk - 51 g
Lemon - 60 g
vanilla essence - 5 g
coconut flakes - 105 g
Powdered sugar - to taste
For filling:
Boiled condensed milk - 380 g
Nutrition facts
Serves:
🥓
Fat
290г
🍚
Carbohydrates
906г
🥩
Proteins
81г
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Kcal
Daily values
Preparation steps
Step 1
To begin, sift the flour and starch to ensure they are airy and lump-free. Prepare a round cookie cutter or a regular cup, which you will use to create perfectly shaped cookie circles.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour with the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and starch. Mix thoroughly to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed, forming the foundation for your future masterpiece.
Step 3
Melt the butter in the microwave using short 15-second bursts, making sure to stir in between to ensure even melting and prevent burning. Allow it to cool slightly, then pour it into the flour mixture, preparing the dough for the next step.
Step 4
Add the egg and yolks to the mixture, then pour in the vanilla essence. Knead the dough until all components are well combined and form a homogeneous mass.
Step 5
Grate the lemon zest and incorporate it into the dough. Mix thoroughly to ensure the citrus aroma permeates every part of the dough evenly, lending a unique freshness to the cookies.
Step 6
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 0.5 cm. Using a cookie cutter, cup, or glass, cut out neat circles. Arrange the blanks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a small distance between them, as the cookies will expand slightly during baking.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the baking sheet with cookies into the oven and bake for only 10 minutes. Make sure the cookies don't overdry; they should remain tender and lightly golden.
Step 8
Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on one side of each round. Sandwich it with another round that hasn't been spread, creating an appetizing treat with a creamy filling inside.
Step 9
Spread the sides of each "sandwich" with boiled condensed milk and roll them in fragrant coconut flakes. Repeat these steps with all the prepared cookies, so that each one becomes a true work of art.
Step 10
Dust the finished Argentine "Alfajores" cookies with powdered sugar to give them a complete look and extra sweetness. Serve this exquisite treat with a cup of fragrant tea and enjoy every bite!
Enjoy your meal!
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