Argentinian Alfajores
Delicate and sweet sandwich cookies filled with decadent dulce de leche, a traditional Argentinean treat.
Ingredients
| 1⁄2 | cup butter |
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| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 2 | egg yolks |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 2 | teaspoons grated lemon rind |
| 1 1⁄2 | cornstarch |
| 1⁄2 | cup flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | cup dulce de leche (store bought or homemade) |
Instructions
| 1. | In a bowl, cream the butter until smooth, then add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. |
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| 2. | Add one egg and the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and grated lemon rind. |
| 3. | In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined. |
| 4. | Using a small spoon, drop uniform spoonfuls of batter onto a well-buttered baking sheet, allowing space for spreading during baking. |
| 5. | Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool. |
| 6. | Sandwich pairs of cookies together with a generous dollop of dulce de leche, creating delightful sweet treats for your enjoyment. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 68.3 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița