Traditional Alfajores-Caramel Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Alfajores come in many sizes and flavors. Each region of south america has its own version. We like alfajores best when they are freshly made so that the crisp cookies contrast the soft filling, but many people prefer to wait a couple of days for the cookies to soften so that the cookie and the filling have the same texture. This traditional recipe calls for a touch of pisco, a south american brandy, in the cookie dough. It's optional but adds a nice flavor. You can substitute any brandy for the pisco. For an extra special cookie, make your own dulce de leche.

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Traditional Alfajores-Caramel Sandwich Cookies
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Ingredients for Traditional Alfajores-Caramel Sandwich Cookies Recipe

  • 0.22 cup Cornstarch
  • 0.13 cup Flour
  • 0.06 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 cup Butter
  • 0.06 cup Powdered sugar
  • 0.13-1/4 tablespoon Pisco
  • 0.13 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 0.13 cup Dulce de leche
Nutrition
value
337
calories per serving
8 g Fat3 g Protein60 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    60g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    60g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    72mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    17mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    16mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    4mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    23mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    79mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats