Ingredients
What are alfajores?
Sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche.
Where are alfajores most popular?
Argentina
What do you beat together in the stand mixer or with a hand mixer?
Butter and sugar, until they are light and fluffy
Preheat the oven to _____.
350 °F
What do you fill alfajores with?
Dulce de leche
Spain
What ingredients did we mix together in the first step?
We whisked the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
How many inches thick should we roll the dough into?
1/4 inch thick
What can you use as decoration for your alfajores?
Desiccated coconut
What does the word "alfajores" mean in Castilian Spanish?
"luxurious"
How long should we bake the cookies?
10 - 11 minutes
What should we line the baking sheet with?
Parchment paper
At what temperature should your butter be at?
Room temperature
What time of year are alfajores generally sold?
Christmas time
What do you roll the sandwiched cookie in once you are done filling them with dulce de leche?
Coconut flakes
What country is the world's largest consumer of alfajores?
Argentina
What part of the egg do you use for this recipe?
The egg yolk
How many alfajores do Argentineans generally eat every year?
Add the egg yolks ____ at a time into the _____ and ____ mixture until they are fully incorporated. Then, mix in the _______.
Add the egg yolks one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture until they are fully incorporated. Then, mix in the vanilla.
Why do we use cornstarch?
It gives the cookies a unique texture, making them melt-in-the-mouth instead of crispy.