These alfajores are a popular sandwich cookie around the world are made with two soft and buttery shortbread cookies filled with rich dulce de leche filling. A festive Christmas Cookie Recipe.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time9 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: alfajores, alfajores dulce de leche sandwich cookies
Servings: 16
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
Ingredients
1cupUnsalted Butter
3/4cupSugar
2TablespoonsPowdered Sugar
3largeEgg Yolks
2teaspoonsVanilla Extract
1 3/4cupsFlour
1 1/4cupsCornstarch
1 1/2teaspoonsBaking Powder
3/4teaspoonSalt
(1)13.4 ounce canDulce de Leche(may want more dulce de leche depending on preference)
Powdered Sugar or Shredded Coconut(optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and egg yolks and mix for 1 minute longer, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
Fold in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Divide the dough into two portions and tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes.
After the cookies have completely cooled, spread dulce de leche on a cookie and top with another cookie. Roll the sides in shredded coconut or sprinkle with a generous amount of powdered sugar.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These freeze very well in a freezer-safe container.
Notes
Roll the sides of the homemade alfajores cookies in shredded coconut to add texture and sweetness.Roll in nuts for extra crunch.Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness.