In honor of Dulce de Leche Day, what could be more fitting than indulging in these Decadent Dulce de Leche Alfajores? These traditional Latin American cookies are a true delight, featuring a rich and creamy dulce de leche filling sandwiched between two soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Rolled in coconut for an added texture and flavor contrast, these alfajores are a celebration of sweetness in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of the buttery cookies with the sweet, caramel-like dulce de leche creates a dessert that’s both luxurious and comforting. The hint of lemon zest and a touch of cognac in the cookies add a depth of flavor that elevates this treat to a whole new level.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrating special occasions, as a treat with your afternoon tea, or simply as a delightful way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Alfajores also make a wonderful gift, showing your loved ones how much you care.
Decoration Tips: These alfajores look as good as they taste. Roll the edges in finely shredded coconut for a beautiful and appetizing finish. Present them on a decorative plate or wrap them individually as gifts or party favors.
Ingredients:
- 250g butter, softened
- 150g sugar
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 4 egg yolks
- 300g cornstarch (Maizena)
- 200g all-purpose flour (type 0000)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (8g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cognac
- 500g baker’s dulce de leche
- Desiccated coconut, as needed
Instructions:
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla, cognac, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (cornstarch, flour, and baking powder) to form a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough, cut out cookie shapes, and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool, then spread a generous amount of dulce de leche between two cookies and roll the edges in coconut.
Enjoy these Decadent Dulce de Leche Alfajores, a luxurious treat that’s perfect for sharing or savoring all by yourself!
