Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies Recipe
Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies, also known as Alfajores, are delightful cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche. They are perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus additional for dusting
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- shredded coconut for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture to form a dough.
- Divide the dough, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick and cut out cookies with a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- Spread dulce de leche on one cookie and sandwich with another.
- Optionally roll edges in shredded coconut and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.