Alfajores (Original Argentine Recipe)

Name: Alfajores (Original Argentine Recipe)
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 oz butter (not margarine); 1 1/4 cups cornstarch; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; as needed Dulce de leche; as needed Finely shredded coconut

anne carreno @cook_5086196

A recipe originating from Argentina, it's delicious with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The combination of flavors on your palate is exquisite! You can't miss making it for a family gathering or simply to enjoy at home. You can always find us at ANNE CAKE'S Creative Pastry in Atlacomulco, State of Mexico.

anne carreno @cook_5086196

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Ingredients

45 minutes

24 servings

7 ozbutter (not margarine)
1 1/4 cupscornstarch
1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
3/4 cuppowdered sugar
1 teaspoonbaking powder
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
3egg yolks
1 teaspoonlemon zest
For filling and decorating:
as neededDulce de leche
as neededFinely shredded coconut

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Steps

45 minutes

1

In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2

Add the sugar and beat until combined. You can do this by hand or with a mixer. Add vanilla and lemon zest.
3

Once incorporated, add the egg yolks one at a time, waiting for each to integrate. Finally, add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder (already sifted), and mix manually until you have a smooth but crumbly dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4

Remove from the fridge, divide into two parts, and roll out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/5 inch. Cut into circles about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
5

Grease a baking sheet, place the discs on it, and bake for 15 minutes or until they are slightly golden at the edges.
6

Let them cool, fill with dulce de leche using a piping bag, and roll in coconut. Enjoy these delicious alfajores from Argentina to the world!