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Alfajores Argentinos
Dulce de leche sandwich cookies coated in coconut.
Prep
20 min
Cook
12 min
Servings
18
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
Delicate cornstarch cookies sandwiched with dulce de leche and rolled in shredded coconut. A beloved Argentine treat.
Ingredients
Serves 18
- 200 gcornstarch
- 150 gflour
- 300 gdulce de leche
- 50 gshredded coconut
Instructions
- 1
Make cookies
Mix cornstarch, flour, butter, and sugar. Roll and cut rounds, bake at 170C for 10-12 minutes.
- 2
Fill
Sandwich cooled cookies with dulce de leche.
- 3
Coat
Roll edges in shredded coconut.
Pro Tips
- →
Do not overbake — cookies should stay pale.
Variations
- •
Dip in chocolate instead of coconut.
Storage
Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
History & Origin
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (50g) · 18 servings total
Calories180kcal
Protein2g
Carbohydrates28g
Fat7g
Fiber0g
Protein2g
Carbs28g
Fat7g
Time Summary
Prep time20 min
Cook time12 min
Total time32 min
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