Alfajores cookies
8 servings
60 minutes
Alfajores are exquisite cookies that originated from Latin American cuisine with roots in Spanish gastronomy. These delicate, crumbly, and slightly sweet cookies create a harmony of flavors through a combination of buttery dough, aromatic rum, and vanilla. The main highlight is the filling of dulce de leche, giving the treat a rich caramel flavor and velvety texture. The finishing touch is coconut flakes that add delicate sweetness and a hint of exoticism. Alfajores are often served with coffee or tea, creating a cozy atmosphere over dessert. They are not just a sweet treat but a true symbol of South American hospitality, conveying warmth and joy in every bite.
1
Beat the soft butter with sugar, gradually add vanilla, add the egg yolks one by one, and pour in the cognac.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
- Egg yolk: 3 pieces
- Rum: 4 tablespoons
2
Then add the dry ingredients and knead a smooth, elastic dough.
- Wheat flour: 0.3 tablespoon
- Starch: 2.5 glasss
3
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5–0.7 cm and cut out round cookies. Place them on a baking sheet.
4
Bake in the oven at 150 degrees for 20-25 minutes. The cookies should not brown too much, just acquire a creamy shade.
5
When the cookie cools down, we start assembling. Take one cookie and spread condensed milk on it. Cover it with a second cookie.
- Dulce de leche (boiled condensed milk): 1 jar
6
We coat the sides of the structure with condensed milk and roll them in coconut flakes.
- Dulce de leche (boiled condensed milk): 1 jar
- Desiccated coconut: to taste
