Alfajores Cookies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These Alfajores cookies are absolutely delicious! Melt in your mouth cookiest hat filling with dulce de leche makes the perfect sandwich cookie in the world!

Prep Time15

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Argentine

Keyword: dulce de leche

Servings: cookies

Calories: 160kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups Flour
1½ cups + 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
½ teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 cup Powdered sugar
10 tablespoons Butter softened cut into cubes
3 Egg yolks large (or 4 medium)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Pinch Salt
1 jar Dulce de leche read notes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 160C (325F). line 2 baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl cream together softened butter and powdered sugar. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and mix until combined and smooth.
Add cornstarch, flour, salt, baking powder and mix until incorporated.
Shape the dough into a smooth disk, wrap it and Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch (1/2cm) thickness. Cut out biscuits with a 2-inch (5cm) cookie cutter or a glass. Reroll leftover dough and cut more biscuits.
Place on prepared baking tray and bake for about 8-10 minutes, the cookies should stay pale on top. Allow to cool completely.
Transfer the dulce de leche into a piping bag and pipe over one cookie, gently close and create a sandwich.
For decoration roll the cookies in desiccated coconut or dust with powdered sugar.

Video

Notes

Dulce de Leche: For the best alfajores, use high-quality dulce de leche, preferably the kind produced in Argentina, usually sold in glass jars. It should be thick, rich, and creamy—not too runny.

Storage: Alfajores cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the unfilled cookies for up to 2 months—just thaw and fill with dulce de leche when ready to serve.

Chill the Dough: Be sure to chill the dough for at least 1 hour before rolling it out. This will make it easier to handle and will help the cookies keep their shape during baking.

Don’t Overbake: Alfajores should be soft and pale. Bake just until set (8-10 minutes) and avoid browning them to maintain that classic melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Watch the Video: Visual learner? Don’t miss the step-by-step video tutorial included in this post! It will guide you through the process of making perfect alfajores cookies from scratch.

Have Questions?: If you run into any issues or are curious about substitutions, make sure to scroll down to the FAQ section where I answer common questions about this alfajores recipe.

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