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Alfajores

Indulge in these delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, layered with rich dulce de leche and kissed with zesty lemon, all rolled in coconut for a sweet, tropical finish. Perfectly irresistible!

Prep: 21 min
Cook: 27 min
Total: 48 min
Servings: 6
Medium
Desserts American Kid-Friendly
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By Fresh Kitchen Recipes | Published Mar 10, 2026

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 300 g All purpose flour
  • 200 g Cornstarch

    Suggested swaps

    Arrowroot powder · 1:1 ratio — Works the same as thickener; freezes better
  • 200 g Butter

    Suggested swaps

    Coconut oil · 1:1 ratio — Works well in baking; adds slight coconut flavor
    Olive oil · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter; best for savory dishes
  • 100 g Sugar

    Suggested swaps

    Honey · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup honey per 1 cup sugar; reduce other liquids slightly
    Maple syrup · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup per 1 cup sugar; adds distinctive flavor
  • 2 whole Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 whole Dulce de leche
  • 1 Sprinkling Desiccated Coconut

Instructions

1

Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and lemon zest. Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch to form a dough. Chill for 1 hour.

2

Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.

3

Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another. Roll the edges in coconut flakes.

4

Chill the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

5

Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.

Tips & Notes

Original recipe from Argentinian cuisine.

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Nutrition Information

Per serving

Auto-calculated from USDA database. Nutrition values are estimates based on ingredient analysis using the USDA FoodData Central database. Actual values may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.

Calories 594 kcal
Protein 3.80 g
Carbohydrates 100.90 g
Total Fat 28.60 g
Fiber 20.30 g
Sugar 49.50 g
Sodium 257.00 mg

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AI-Generated Recipe — This recipe was created with the help of artificial intelligence by Fresh Kitchen Recipes. We recommend reviewing ingredients and steps before cooking.