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Soft and Delicious Alfajores Cookies

These Soft and Delicious Alfajores Cookies are irresistibly sweet and creamy, filled with luscious dulce de leche!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: Alfajores, Cookies, Dulce de Leche, Sweet
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1.33 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.67 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Paste
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche

Instructions

Baking Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 5: Add lemon zest and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
  • Step 6: Add the large egg and egg yolk to the mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
  • Step 7: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Step 8: Scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  • Step 9: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  • Step 10: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Step 11: Once cooled, spread dulce de leche on one cookie and sandwich with another.
  • Step 12: Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or roll in shredded coconut.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if it's too soft to handle.
  • Don't overbake; cookies should be soft and slightly underbaked in the center.