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Alfajores Cookies Recipe

Alfajores Cookies Recipe

Delicious and tender Alfajores cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 can dulce de leche for filling

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar. Add the butter and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut out circles. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  • Spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

For an extra touch, try rolling the edges of the cookies in shredded coconut.