Alfajores
Traditional Argentine sweet treat consisting of two chocolate cookies sandwiched with dulce de leche and coated in dark chocolate.
50 min
Medium
Argentina
12 servings
The story behind
Looking at the image, the porous texture of the cookie and the generous dulce de leche filling stand out. These alfajores are an icon of Argentine pastry. The cross-section shows how the filling melds with the cookies, creating that dense and satisfying bite they are famous for. It's the perfect treat for a coffee break, offering a balance between the sweet center and the intense dark chocolate coating.
Instructions
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1Cream the butter with the sugar and whisk in the egg.
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2Sift the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa) and mix until a smooth dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
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3Roll out the dough and cut out discs. Bake at 180°C for about 8-10 minutes until firm.
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4Once cooled, pipe a generous layer of dulce de leche on one cookie and top with another.
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5Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and dip each alfajor until fully coated.
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6Let them set on parchment paper until the chocolate hardens, exactly as shown in the picture.
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