"Alfajores"(Cookies) Recipe

Name: "Alfajores"(Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter, softened; 3 egg yolks; 2 1/2 c. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 lemon peel; coconut, finely shredded; jelly, jam or caramel

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter, softened
3 egg yolks
2 1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 lemon peel
coconut, finely shredded
jelly, jam or caramel

1
Mix together cornstarch, flour, soda and baking powder.
2
Blend butter and sugar together.
3
Add egg yolks, one at a time.
4
Add lemon peel and vanilla.
5
Mix, blend.
6
Add flour mixture and mix well.
7
Roll out 1/4 of dough and cut in 1 1/2-inch rounds.
8
Repeat with remaining dough.
9
Place on cookie sheets.
10
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Cool on racks.
12
When cool, make sandwich with jelly, etc. as filling.
13
Roll edges in very finely shredded coconut.
14
Store in airtight containers.

1800

kcal

Calories

Fat

323

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter, softened, 3 egg yolks, 2 1/2 c. cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, "Alfajores"(Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

"Alfajores"(Cookies)

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