Cuisine Latin American South American Peruvian Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies) 4.6 (8) 7 Reviews 7 Photos These alfajores (also called dulce de leche cookies) are buttery and sweet with a touch of vanilla. They're to die for! Given to me by a chef who sweet-talked the recipe out of a street vendor in Peru. Submitted by vegchef Updated on October 6, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 7 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 sandwich cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ½ cup sifted confectioners' sugar ¼ cup sifted cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened ¼ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed for dusting Directions Mix flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a bowl. Beat butter with an electric mixer in a separate bowl until soft and fluffy. Mix in white sugar and vanilla until well combined. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in 3 batches, beating until just blended after each addition. Divide dough in half, roll each half into a log, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice dough logs into forty-eight 1/4-inch-thick cookies and place onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to turn golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely, 25 to 30 minutes. Use a knife to generously spread dulce de leche onto 1/2 of the cooled cookies. Sandwich remaining cookies on top and place onto a serving tray. Lightly dust finished cookies with remaining confectioners' sugar. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 175 Calories 8g Fat 23g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 175 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 11% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 22mg 7% Sodium 48mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 2g 4% Calcium 4mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 14mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved