How to make Peruvian Alfajores! Quick Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fats.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less sugar.

Combine 1 cup sugar, 1.5 cups flour, 4 ounces butter, 1.5 cups cornstarch, and 4 egg yolks in a bowl.

Use a rolling pin to mold the dough into the shape of alfajores.

Place the shaped alfajores on a baking sheet.

Bake the alfajores in the oven until done (exact time not specified).

Once out of the oven, fill the cookies with dulce de leche.

Gently press the cookies together to create a sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens