Authentic Andalusian Alfajores: A Simple 5-Step Recipe Delight
Experience the rich flavors of Spain with this delightful recipe for authentic Andalusian alfajores, made simple in just five easy steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour, ground almonds, and cinnamon, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes, then place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly golden, then let cool and fill with dulce de leche.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before filling them to prevent the dulce de leche from melting.
- Sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg