Alfajores (Argentinean-Style)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 jar dulce de leche

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the egg, vanilla, and water.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Form the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles.
9. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
10. Allow the cookies to cool completely before filling with dulce de leche.
11. To assemble, spread a layer of dulce de leche on one cookie and top with a second cookie. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Alfajores are a traditional Argentinean dessert.
• Alfajores are sometimes filled with other flavors such as chocolate, nuts, or coconut.
• Alfajores are popular in other South American countries such as Peru, Chile, and Colombia.