Alfajores are one of Argentina’s most beloved treats! These delicate, buttery cookies are filled with creamy dulce de leche and traditionally coated with shredded coconut. They’re soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. ☕❤️
🛒 Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 200 g (7 oz) cornstarch
- 150 g (5.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (5.3 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 100 g (3.5 oz) powdered sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 300–400 g (10–14 oz) dulce de leche
- 50–75 g (2–3 oz) shredded coconut, for the edges
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the dough
