Alfajores (Argentinian dulce de leche sandwich biscuits)

Alfajores are Argentina's (and all of South America's) favourite teatime biscuit: two crumbly biscuits sandwiched with dulce de leche, rolled in coconut or chocolate around the edge. Delicate and not too sweet, they're served with tea or coffee.

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Method

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1. Beat the butter with the icing sugar until fluffy, then add the egg yolks and vanilla.
2. Mix in the flour, corn starch, baking powder and salt until you get a smooth dough; don't overwork it.
3. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 30 min
4. Roll out to about 0.5 cm thick and cut out small rounds with a cutter.
5. Bake on a lined tray at 170°C (150°C fan) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just set but the top is still pale. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
6. Let them cool completely, then sandwich pairs together with dulce de leche and roll the edges in desiccated coconut.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Don't overwork the dough, or the finished biscuits will be tough rather than crumbly.
• Chill the dough well before rolling, as the butter content makes it sticky otherwise.
• Take the biscuits out of the oven while still pale, as they firm up further on cooling and overbaked ones turn dry.
• Don't sandwich the dulce de leche in while warm, as the heat will melt the biscuits.

Frequently asked questions

Can they be made with homemade dulce de leche?

Yes, see the Receptnaptár's separate dulce de leche recipe; it can also be made at home from a jar of sweetened condensed milk.

How long do they keep?

In an airtight container in a cool place for 4-5 days; they keep in the fridge for up to a week, but let them come back to room temperature before serving.

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