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Coconut Dulce Alfajores

Coconut Dulce Alfajores: Soft, buttery cookies with creamy dulce de leche and a coconut twist. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday treats. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g margarine or butter at room temperature
  • 150 g sugar
  • 3 units egg yolks
  • 200 g wheat flour
  • 300 g cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 400 g dulce de leche (Arequipe)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Round cookie cutter (3-4 cm diameter)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine or butter with the sugar until soft and spongy.
  2. Add the egg yolks one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla essence.
  3. Sift the wheat flour, cornstarch, and baking powder into the mixture and fold until smooth.
  4. Dust your work surface with flour, roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thick, and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
  5. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 6-8 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool completely, then spread dulce de leche on one cookie, top with another, and roll edges in grated coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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