PERUVIAN ALFAJORES

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Delicate shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche and covered in powdered sugar. This is the Peruvian recipe.

Provided by F Polack

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Peruvian

Time 3h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
¾ cup vegetable shortening, chilled
¼ cup dulce de leche
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift flour and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar together into a bowl. Rub the shortening into the flour until completely incorporated to form a dough. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick, then cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch circles with a small, round cookie cutter. Place circles onto an ungreased baking sheet, and poke each twice with a fork.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Disks should be removed from the oven while still pale, they should not brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To assemble the alfajores, spread one of the disks with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then place a second disk on top, creating a sandwich. Repeat with remaining disks, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 8 g

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my alfajores didn't turn out right. They were too dry and crumbly.


Joyce Wanjiru
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These alfajores are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


Neo Anhle
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Laban Kipumbu
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These alfajores are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Md Rasad
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I've made these alfajores several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great way to share Peruvian culture with my friends and family.


tom wallace
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious.


Warda Siddique
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My alfajores didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the picture, but they still tasted great.


Elijah Emory
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I'm not a fan of dulce de leche, so I used Nutella instead. It was a great substitute.


Dawson Ramah
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These alfajores were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Imad Haddour
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I followed the recipe exactly and my alfajores turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Yum!


Ali Niz
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Junaid Basson
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I love alfajores and these Peruvian ones are some of the best I've ever had. The filling is so creamy and flavorful.


Cameron Pittman
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These alfajores were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.