Alfajores

Indulge in these delightful Alfajores, delicate cookies filled with rich dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for a sweet treat at afternoon tea or a festive dessert to share with loved ones.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup dulce de leche
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add the flour and cornstarch, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles.

5. 5

   Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

6. 6

   Once cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.

7. 7

   Dust the alfajores with powdered sugar before serving.