Dulce De Leche Alfajores
These melt-in-your-mouth alfajores are a classic South American treat, featuring two tender, crumbly cookies sandwiched with a generous layer of rich, creamy dulce de leche. Dusted with powdered sugar, they offer the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and caramel flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche or about 1 1/4 cups homemade
Notes
Storage: Store alfajores in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, they can be refrigerated for up to a week; let them come to room temperature before serving. The unfilled cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days and filled just before serving. Make-Ahead: The cookie dough discs can be wrapped well and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator before rolling. Variations: For a decorative touch, roll the edges of the filled cookies in shredded coconut or dip half of each cookie in melted dark chocolate. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.