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Chilean Alfajores.

Chilean Alfajores

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Alfajores, Chilean Recipe are a traditional sweet in Chile, filled with dulce de leche or Huevo Mol.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 35

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 5 tablespoons of milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon of vinegar (apple or white)
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • Dulce de Leche to fill

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
  2. Put flour in a large bowl.
  3. Add the egg yolks and work with a fork or your hands to form crumbs.
    crumbs
  4. Add the milk, vinegar, and melted butter.
  5. Form a dough, add water if necessary, one teaspoon at a time.
    Alfajor dough
  6. Knead to a smooth dough, about 10 minutes.
    Alfajor dough shape into a ball
  7. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest, refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  8. Roll thin and cut the Alfajores, prick with a fork.
    Cutting the wafers
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
    Baked alfajores
  10. Fill with the Dulce de Leche once they are cool.
    Chilean Alfajores
  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Chilean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 alfajor
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 9.6 g
  • Sodium: 26.3 mg
  • Fat: 2.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g