Argentina · dessert

Alfajores

Name: Alfajores
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 300g All purpose flour; 200g Cornstarch; 200g Butter; 100g Sugar; 2 Egg Yolks; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; Dulce de leche; Sprinkling Desiccated Coconut

total: 0 min
effort: Easy
serves: 4
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 4

All purpose flour300 g
Cornstarch200 g
Butter200 g
Sugar100 g
Egg Yolks2
Lemon Zest1 tsp
Dulce de leche
Desiccated Coconut

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6 steps · 0 min

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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