Alfajores – Dulce De Leche Cookies Recipe

Name: Alfajores – Dulce De Leche Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter; 1/2 cups Sugar; 3 whole Egg Yolks; 1 whole Egg White; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1-3/4 cup Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk If Making From Scratch, Or Use A Can Of Dulce De Leche; Powdered Sugar, For Dusting

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "In a stand mixer bowl, mix the butter and sugar together until creamy. Mix in the egg white and the egg yolks one at a time. Mix until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.", "Roll out the dough on a floured work surface to about 1/4"" thickness. Cut into rounds using a 1-inch biscuit cutter (or you can use a shot glass like I did). You should get about 60 rounds or so.", "Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350u00b0F oven for about 12 minutes. Cookies should be very lightly browned. When cool, spread some dulce de leche (recipe below) on the bottom of half the cookies and press another cookie on top. You want o spread more or less a teaspoon on each half.", "Once assembled, using a fine sifter, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and enjoy!", "Dulce de Leche", "Place unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot with enough water to cover the can. Bring slowly to a boil, then lower heat to low and let cook for 3 hours until the milk is caramelized. Make sure water is always covering the can. Make sure to cool the can before opening!!", "Note: Some grocery store carry ready made Dulce de Leche. You will find this in the same area where you find the cans of evaporated milk."]

660

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 cups Butter, 1/2 cups Sugar, 3 whole Egg Yolks, 1 whole Egg White, and more.

Yes, Alfajores – Dulce De Leche 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alfajores – Dulce De Leche Cookies

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