Praline Alfajores Recipe

Name: Praline Alfajores
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup shortening, at room temperature; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup ground pecans (toast lightly before grinding); Filling; dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade)

Servings: persons

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["In a stand mixer cream the butter, sugar, and shortening until fluffy.", "Add egg (at room temperature) and beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla.", "Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, salt, and baking soda. Add to butter and sugar mixture, and mix on low speed until the flour is just incorporated.", "Add the ground nuts and mix 20 seconds more.", "Roll the dough into two cylinders, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Wrap well with saran wrap and chill until firm.", "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice off 1/8"" -1/4"" inch thick rounds of dough, and place on a cookie sheet. Brush cookies slightly with water (using damp pastry brush), and sprinkle tops of cookies with sugar.", "Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely, until cookies start to brown slightly. Remove from oven and cool cookies completely on a rack.", "Spread dulce de leche on a the bottom of a cookie and sandwich another cookie to the first, with the sugared sides of the cookies facing out."]

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 cup butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup shortening, at room temperature, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 egg, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Praline Alfajores falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Praline Alfajores

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