Cornstarch Alfajores With Dulce De Leche (Argentina)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Cornstarch Alfajores With Dulce De Leche (Argentina) Recipe for Your Sweet Tooth
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cornstarch
3/4 cup wheat flour
1/4 lb butter
5 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons grated coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sweet your favorite liqueur
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 quarts milk
2 lbs sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
201
Sugar
15g
Fat
8g
Cornstarch Alfajores With Dulce De Leche are a traditional cookie from Argentina that has become a popular dessert worldwide. They are a sweet treat consisting of two delicate cornstarch cookies sandwiching a generous amount of Dulce de Leche filling. The Dulce de Leche filling is creamy, sweet, and has a caramel-like flavor that perfectly complements the delicate cookies.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder.
3.In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.Gradually add in the eggs and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.
5.Slowly stir in the dry ingredients until a stiff dough forms.
6.Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7.Use a pastry cutter to cut out the dough into 1 1/2 inch rounds.
8.Place the rounds on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
9.Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
10.Spread a generous amount of Dulce de Leche over half of the cookies and top each with another cookie to form a sandwich.
11.Sprinkle grated coconut on the sides of the cookies and serve.

PROS

Cornstarch Alfajores With Dulce De Leche are a classic dessert from Argentina that are delicate, tender, and truly melt in your mouth.

Each bite of this cookie is heavenly and perfect for any sweet tooth.

CONS

These cookies can be quite rich due to the Dulce de Leche filling and can be messy to eat.

Consuming too many of these cookies can also lead to a high sugar and calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfortunately, this recipe is not particularly healthy.
The high levels of sugar and butter make these cookies a sweet treat that should be enjoyed in moderation.

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