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Alfajores Cookies

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Delightful Alfajores cookies, filled with rich dulce de leche and rolled in coconut, embody the essence of warmth and tradition.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dulce de leche
  • Shredded coconut (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine the flour and cornstarch into the creamed mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick, then cut into rounds.
  5. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Spread a layer of dulce de leche on one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich.
  8. Coat the edges in shredded coconut if desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy with friends and family!

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to experiment with different fillings or coatings.

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