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Alfajores (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)
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| Servings: Makes enough cookies to serve 4 people |
| Comments: What are Alfajores? Alfajores (Al-fa-ho-res) are a South American type of shortbread sandwich cookie that are filled with dulce de leche (caramel filling). These delicious cookies can trace their origin back to the Moorish occupation of Andalusia, Spain and the great culinary traditions of the Mediterranean Basin. As per some Spanish culinary experts, the cookies were first composed of dried fruit preserves rolled in carefully prepared dough then rolled in an assortment of nuts or sugar. With the Spanish conquest of the Americas came one of the greatest culinary exchanges in history. The Spaniards brought with them their foods and traditions, and it was just a matter of time before each region the American Continent developed their own style of cooking, taking a little from both the native and conquering cultures and a great deal of improvisation to create what we now known as Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinean, Chilean, Nicaraguan, Californian, or Cuban Cuisine to name just a few. With time each region of the Americas adapted the Spanish Alfajor and made it their own. For example, in Argentina and Peru alone, there are over 15 varieties of the same basic cookie. In Nicaragua, the Alfajor is made with cornmeal, molasses, and cocoa resembling a brownie or fluffy energy bar. No matter where you go in Latin America, you will find a local version of an Alfajor, and everyone will tell you they have the “Original Alfajor”. Little do they know the history of this cookie stretches back hundreds of years across continents. Through research, we have been able to trace the recipe to the late 1800's to what is now Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Sweet on dulce de leche? Try these Alfajores - sugar cookies that are filled with dulce de leche and covered with chocolate or just drenched in confectioners' sugar. A classic Latin American dessert. They're fancy enough to serve on their own for dessert, and the leftover filling is delicious plain. Be sure to start making these a few hours ahead, as the dough is easier to handle if you allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. When the cookies are baked and filled, you decide how to top them: either chocolate or confectioner's sugar. Either way, alfajores make a satisfying finale to just about any meal. |
Ingredients:  For the Dulce de Leche Filling: 2 cups milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 stick (1 oz/28g) unsalted butter For the Cookie Dough: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 stick (2 oz/56g) butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Few drops of rum (optional) Pinch of grated lemon peel (optional) For Garnish: (optional) Confectioners' sugar Dark chocolate, melted Milk chocolate, melted |
| Instructions: Prepare the Filling: Boil the milk with the sugars, salt and baking soda. Let it cook for about 1 1/2 hours on a very low flame (if cooking on an electric stovetop, cook on low heat), stirring regularly. Cover the pot with plastic wrap and place pot inside a larger pot with boiling water. Cook for another 1 1/2 hours. The mixture should get sticky and become caramelized. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, stir and allow to cool. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Mix all the ingredients together to make a thick dough. If it is too dry, add some water. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours. Remove and let stand to soften. Roll out dough to 1/8 of an inch thick and use a floured 2 to 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter to cut cookie dough into circles. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the tops are a very pale golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks. When ready to eat, spread dulce de leche cream between 2 cookie rounds. If desired, cover with melted chocolate or confectioner's sugar. Cook's Tips: If you opt to cover the cookies with chocolate, melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate together on top of the stove (over very low heat) or in a microwave oven. You may prepare the dulce de leche ahead of time and store, covered, in the refrigerator. In place of the rum, try using rum extract or add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cookie dough. Recipe makes enough cookies to serve 4 people. |
| Date: March 6, 2005 |
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school project. class loved them. got an "A" thanks
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school project. class loved them. got an "A" thanks
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love it... want to make it for class project.. still wondering how.
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love it... want to make it for class project.. still wondering how.
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I like them. It sounds delicious... i'm going to make them for my spanish class.
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I like them. It sounds delicious... i'm going to make them for my spanish class.
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Tastey!!
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Tastey!!
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mmmm mmmm goood
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mmmm mmmm goood
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it was great
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it was great
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Thanks i'm goin to use them for a spanish project!!
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Thanks i'm goin to use them for a spanish project!!
Reviewer: lizzy
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they look so yummy! im gonna use them for my project too. hope the get me an A!
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they look so yummy! im gonna use them for my project too. hope the get me an A!
Reviewer: cynthia
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just kiddin' they were good! yummy to the tummy!
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just kiddin' they were good! yummy to the tummy!
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I am going to use it for a country report on Nicaragua In CASPER WY
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I am going to use it for a country report on Nicaragua In CASPER WY
Reviewer: Sarah
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I had a project on Argentina and I found this recipe. I got an A+ with the info as well. Thank You
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I had a project on Argentina and I found this recipe. I got an A+ with the info as well. Thank You
Reviewer: Nat
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I have not made this recipie but I have had these cookies before. My mother is from Uruguay and she always used dulce de leche which I know find at the grocery stores straight from Uruguay, her dough is slightly different with less flour and more cornstarch and lemon, the finished product is a cookie that sandwiches the dulce de leche and then is rolled in shredded coconut. I'ts always a huge hit especially with those who have never had them before!!!!
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I have not made this recipie but I have had these cookies before. My mother is from Uruguay and she always used dulce de leche which I know find at the grocery stores straight from Uruguay, her dough is slightly different with less flour and more cornstarch and lemon, the finished product is a cookie that sandwiches the dulce de leche and then is rolled in shredded coconut. I'ts always a huge hit especially with those who have never had them before!!!!
Reviewer: Gina and Christian
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This is pretty close to REAL Alfajores (with an es) made in Argentina. This follows the Argentine recipe best. The Puruvian have a much different view of the Alfajore, which is pretty basic and not as EXCITING as the ones in Argentina. They cover it with all different types of toppings. Dulce de Leche is much tastier that sweetened condensed milk, by far. So no offense to the "alfajor" expert (without an es) but anyone can make it to their own taste and half the fun is to share it with others.
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This is pretty close to REAL Alfajores (with an es) made in Argentina. This follows the Argentine recipe best. The Puruvian have a much different view of the Alfajore, which is pretty basic and not as EXCITING as the ones in Argentina. They cover it with all different types of toppings. Dulce de Leche is much tastier that sweetened condensed milk, by far. So no offense to the "alfajor" expert (without an es) but anyone can make it to their own taste and half the fun is to share it with others.
Reviewer: Simona
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I liked these biscuits, but I felt that the amount of vanilla used could be reduced to half a teaspoon. Too much vanilla has spoiled my alfajores..and I thought that nearly 4 hours spent was a little too much to pay for this dessert..
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I liked these biscuits, but I felt that the amount of vanilla used could be reduced to half a teaspoon. Too much vanilla has spoiled my alfajores..and I thought that nearly 4 hours spent was a little too much to pay for this dessert..
Reviewer: Allison
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I'm going to use these on my report for Chile. They look delicious.
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I'm going to use these on my report for Chile. They look delicious.
Reviewer: cool
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THIS IS AWSOME!..... and yummy... thank you!
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THIS IS AWSOME!..... and yummy... thank you!
Reviewer: Danae
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these are pretty good, and i got an "A" for my baking class at school because of them. THANK YOU!
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these are pretty good, and i got an "A" for my baking class at school because of them. THANK YOU!
Reviewer: Laura and Jill
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thanks. they look delish. we're doing a project for spanish and our classmates will love them I'm sure!!!!!!!!!!1!
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thanks. they look delish. we're doing a project for spanish and our classmates will love them I'm sure!!!!!!!!!!1!
Reviewer: Maite
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I have eaten these cookies since i was three and i still LOVE them! I'm peruvian so i know how delish they are.
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I have eaten these cookies since i was three and i still LOVE them! I'm peruvian so i know how delish they are.
Reviewer: Silvia
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to Gina and Christian: Alfajor (without e): singular ALfajores (with es): plural The rule for plural is not the same as in English. In Costa Rica, the dough uses cornmeal (maicena) and the cookies are filled with condensed milk. My grandmother also used guayaba (guava) jelly and in that case, called them "nidos de amor" (love´s nests)
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to Gina and Christian: Alfajor (without e): singular ALfajores (with es): plural The rule for plural is not the same as in English. In Costa Rica, the dough uses cornmeal (maicena) and the cookies are filled with condensed milk. My grandmother also used guayaba (guava) jelly and in that case, called them "nidos de amor" (love´s nests)
Reviewer: Maddie
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I like many others also have a spanish project due and my partner and i couldn't wait to do this one! my spanish teacher loved it! it was a hit with the class.
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I like many others also have a spanish project due and my partner and i couldn't wait to do this one! my spanish teacher loved it! it was a hit with the class.
Reviewer: Meringue
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I would like to know if i can subsitute 1 tablespoon honey with 1 tablespoon corn syrup for the cookie dough? I can't wait to try this recipe.
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I would like to know if i can subsitute 1 tablespoon honey with 1 tablespoon corn syrup for the cookie dough? I can't wait to try this recipe.
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mmm, excellent!!!
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mmm, excellent!!!
Reviewer: Frank
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For those of you that are time-challenged, you can use ready-to-bake pie crust sheets for the cookies and boil condensed milk as a previous poster mentioned. Also, Peruvian baked goods have a very distinct vanilla flavor, so don't reduce the amount suggested.
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For those of you that are time-challenged, you can use ready-to-bake pie crust sheets for the cookies and boil condensed milk as a previous poster mentioned. Also, Peruvian baked goods have a very distinct vanilla flavor, so don't reduce the amount suggested.
Reviewer: Peruvian alfajor lover
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Peruvian and Argentinian alfajores are two different things, although they have the same name. Each country loves their recipe in their own way. This recipe shouldn't "generalize" it so much.
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Peruvian and Argentinian alfajores are two different things, although they have the same name. Each country loves their recipe in their own way. This recipe shouldn't "generalize" it so much.
Reviewer: Raquel
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Delicious, though not surprising that the Argentines were put off by anything not from their own country.
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Delicious, though not surprising that the Argentines were put off by anything not from their own country.
Reviewer: swimmer
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look great-i have a spanish project and was looking for a recipe for alfajores but this one is way better than all the rest
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look great-i have a spanish project and was looking for a recipe for alfajores but this one is way better than all the rest
Reviewer: Kelsey
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I did a project on Chile and I said I was bringing in treats. These were perfect. They loved them.
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I did a project on Chile and I said I was bringing in treats. These were perfect. They loved them.
Reviewer: Justine and Molly
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it takes forever to make, and the filling is kind of liquidy. i think we did something wrong....but smells yummy!
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it takes forever to make, and the filling is kind of liquidy. i think we did something wrong....but smells yummy!
Reviewer: Yahoo
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I've read several reviews. and the reason i need this recipe is for a project for my Spanish 2 class. i love 'em!
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I've read several reviews. and the reason i need this recipe is for a project for my Spanish 2 class. i love 'em!
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My Aunt made them for me a number of years ago and I cannot get enough of them.... they are a fantastic childhood memory. Argentina is where my aunt is from, so she is good at making them!!!
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My Aunt made them for me a number of years ago and I cannot get enough of them.... they are a fantastic childhood memory. Argentina is where my aunt is from, so she is good at making them!!!
Reviewer: Emily
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I too did a project that i had to make these for, it was a project on Peru, and they were a great hit!
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I too did a project that i had to make these for, it was a project on Peru, and they were a great hit!
Reviewer: christina
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thanks a lot for the info...my mom makes the same cookies but does them a little differently. this year i had to do a huge essay on this and this website really helped. it pulled my grade up a lot!!! my mom makes it with manjar blanco so it is a little different...you should try it.
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thanks a lot for the info...my mom makes the same cookies but does them a little differently. this year i had to do a huge essay on this and this website really helped. it pulled my grade up a lot!!! my mom makes it with manjar blanco so it is a little different...you should try it.
Reviewer: Andi
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I have to say that when I first tried these I was in Lima, Peru. I supposed eating from the experts has spoiled my taste for this recipe. Over all, I haven't found a recipe that tastes more like the ones I had in Lima. In Lima, they also threw some finely chopped pecans in the cookie dough- made me think of my grandma's pecan pie! They're excellent.
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I have to say that when I first tried these I was in Lima, Peru. I supposed eating from the experts has spoiled my taste for this recipe. Over all, I haven't found a recipe that tastes more like the ones I had in Lima. In Lima, they also threw some finely chopped pecans in the cookie dough- made me think of my grandma's pecan pie! They're excellent.
Reviewer: Squirtness
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Looks great and easy to make...I am going to use them for a Spanish project on Chile.
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Looks great and easy to make...I am going to use them for a Spanish project on Chile.
Reviewer: ryan
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i made these once for a food project last year. the tasted HORRIBLE the night before (to all you other procrastinators out there), but in the morning when they were due, it was like a cookie from heaven. i'm usin them again for ANOTHER chillean project...
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i made these once for a food project last year. the tasted HORRIBLE the night before (to all you other procrastinators out there), but in the morning when they were due, it was like a cookie from heaven. i'm usin them again for ANOTHER chillean project...
Reviewer: Ayantika
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I came to learn about this scrumptious dessert from my boyfriend since he's Peruvian/Chilean. I have completely fallen IN LOVE with this tasty treat! A++ all the way!
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I came to learn about this scrumptious dessert from my boyfriend since he's Peruvian/Chilean. I have completely fallen IN LOVE with this tasty treat! A++ all the way!
Reviewer: Kimberly Pineda
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they look yummy although i havent tasted them. im looking forward to it's taste...
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they look yummy although i havent tasted them. im looking forward to it's taste...
Reviewer: Matt
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They were scrumptious. It took me 10 hours to make 1 batch, but the outcome was great.
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They were scrumptious. It took me 10 hours to make 1 batch, but the outcome was great.
Reviewer: Heather
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used this on my school project. everyone loved it. got an "A". thanks!
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used this on my school project. everyone loved it. got an "A". thanks!
Reviewer: Jessica
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I tried to make the Dulce de Leche according to this recipe and it totally flopped. The finished product was not thick, but basically the consistency of very chocolate milk. So I tried making the Dulce de Leche by steam-bathing sweetened condensed milk, and that worked out fine. I did make the cookies according to this recipe however, and they taste "pointless", like crackers. My assembled cookies, in the end, are not very impressive to taste becasue of the cookie part though they look good.
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I tried to make the Dulce de Leche according to this recipe and it totally flopped. The finished product was not thick, but basically the consistency of very chocolate milk. So I tried making the Dulce de Leche by steam-bathing sweetened condensed milk, and that worked out fine. I did make the cookies according to this recipe however, and they taste "pointless", like crackers. My assembled cookies, in the end, are not very impressive to taste becasue of the cookie part though they look good.
Reviewer: J-Dub
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They were delicious! I used them for my World Cultures class! A little too sweet for me, but still good.
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They were delicious! I used them for my World Cultures class! A little too sweet for me, but still good.
Reviewer: Kaleena
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I havent tried it yet but i am going to use it for my argentine project for spanish. I hope it's good!
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I havent tried it yet but i am going to use it for my argentine project for spanish. I hope it's good!
Reviewer: Danae Hrenak
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my friend made them, and they were really, really good!
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my friend made them, and they were really, really good!
Reviewer: Shawna
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I'm looking forward to making them. I'm going to use them for my spanish project. Thanks so much!!
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I'm looking forward to making them. I'm going to use them for my spanish project. Thanks so much!!
Reviewer: Serminigo
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Soy Argentina y no es el verdad pero los alfajores son my deliciosos.
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Soy Argentina y no es el verdad pero los alfajores son my deliciosos.
Reviewer: Christine
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Great! I am going to use this for my spanish project!
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Great! I am going to use this for my spanish project!
Reviewer: Audrey
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I've had these before when I was a child, and I never knew they were a chilean treat until I had to do a project on Chile! I found this recipe and was amazed. Now I can get a good Spanish grade & know how to make such a wonderful treat!
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I've had these before when I was a child, and I never knew they were a chilean treat until I had to do a project on Chile! I found this recipe and was amazed. Now I can get a good Spanish grade & know how to make such a wonderful treat!
Reviewer: Pockey Poo
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IM gonna make this for a school project
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IM gonna make this for a school project
Reviewer: Abby
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I have a project to do on Chile. I have to find a recipe for the project and this is perfect! My classmates will LOVE them! Thanks!
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I have a project to do on Chile. I have to find a recipe for the project and this is perfect! My classmates will LOVE them! Thanks!
Reviewer: Danielle
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I needed a recipe for my Spanish 2 cultural project and I found this recipe before I found this website. I was a little worried on how hard they were to make but after seeing all the people who used them for spanish projects, and had such a good turn out, i'm really confident mine will turn out just as good!!!
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I needed a recipe for my Spanish 2 cultural project and I found this recipe before I found this website. I was a little worried on how hard they were to make but after seeing all the people who used them for spanish projects, and had such a good turn out, i'm really confident mine will turn out just as good!!!
Reviewer: merida
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Merida! lolz, twas goods!
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Merida! lolz, twas goods!
Reviewer: ariana adorno
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i had a multicultural fair on this country and i had to make a dessert from that country and everybody loved them and i got a good grade.
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i had a multicultural fair on this country and i had to make a dessert from that country and everybody loved them and i got a good grade.
Reviewer: Emily
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This is exciting! Im going to make this for a school project!
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This is exciting! Im going to make this for a school project!
Reviewer: LeX
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I have to make a dessert for my Peru project for Spanish. Iwas so excited to see that other people used them for their projects and now I know they'll be a hit!! thanks a bunch!
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I have to make a dessert for my Peru project for Spanish. Iwas so excited to see that other people used them for their projects and now I know they'll be a hit!! thanks a bunch!
Reviewer: Ilma
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Thank you for the detailed recipe...! (Including Dulce de Leche, so I can make it in Europe too, where they have no canned condensed milk). My favorite one is the Peruvian version that is not as sweet as the Argentinean. For it, I leave out the sugar completely from the dough recipe. For the Manjar Blanco, I boil 4 cans of condensed milk at a time, for 1:15 hrs. in the pressure cooker (or 4:30 hrs. a in regular pot) so it becomes pretty dark and not as sweet. Fill less between 2 cookies and enjoy heaven...!!!!
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Thank you for the detailed recipe...! (Including Dulce de Leche, so I can make it in Europe too, where they have no canned condensed milk). My favorite one is the Peruvian version that is not as sweet as the Argentinean. For it, I leave out the sugar completely from the dough recipe. For the Manjar Blanco, I boil 4 cans of condensed milk at a time, for 1:15 hrs. in the pressure cooker (or 4:30 hrs. a in regular pot) so it becomes pretty dark and not as sweet. Fill less between 2 cookies and enjoy heaven...!!!!
Reviewer: Polita Linda
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Soy Argentina y mi mami los hizo para un projecto mio...mi mami sabe la receta de corazon pero esta receta tmb se ve buena. I love alfajores!!!! Amo los alfajores!!!
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Soy Argentina y mi mami los hizo para un projecto mio...mi mami sabe la receta de corazon pero esta receta tmb se ve buena. I love alfajores!!!! Amo los alfajores!!!
Reviewer: Courtney
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Thanks you so very much for this website. I also, like many other people on the reviews have to make something for spanish class!! And this looks like the perfect recipe!! Thanks!
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Thanks you so very much for this website. I also, like many other people on the reviews have to make something for spanish class!! And this looks like the perfect recipe!! Thanks!
Reviewer: Julia
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I'm going to use them for my country project on Argentina!Thanx!
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I'm going to use them for my country project on Argentina!Thanx!
Reviewer: zdog and scammer
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they are really good but the instructions are wrong, you are supposed to use around 2 sticks of butter
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they are really good but the instructions are wrong, you are supposed to use around 2 sticks of butter
Reviewer: ariana adorno
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my class loved for my project
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my class loved for my project
Reviewer: loli
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My spanish husband loved them before his diabetes so I used Splenda and they were a hit.
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My spanish husband loved them before his diabetes so I used Splenda and they were a hit.
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Reviewer: Anna
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I replaced the all purpuse flour with 1 c all purpose flour, 1 c white wheat flour, and 1/2 c almond flour, and added 1/2 tspn almond flavoring. They turned out wondefully crumbly just like real alfajores, although if I'd made them lemony they would have been closer to the alfajores I'm used to from Argentina. But all in all a great recipe!
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I replaced the all purpuse flour with 1 c all purpose flour, 1 c white wheat flour, and 1/2 c almond flour, and added 1/2 tspn almond flavoring. They turned out wondefully crumbly just like real alfajores, although if I'd made them lemony they would have been closer to the alfajores I'm used to from Argentina. But all in all a great recipe!
Reviewer: An Alfajor Expert
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Your research lacks the correct nature of the filling of the Peruvian Alfajor. Peruvians use MANJARBLANCO, which is NOT dulce de leche. You can simply take a can of CONDENSED MILK, cover it with water, boil it for 45 minutes to an hour, then put it under cold water to cool off, open it, and voila... you have MANJARBLANCO... Thank you for your efforts.
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Your research lacks the correct nature of the filling of the Peruvian Alfajor. Peruvians use MANJARBLANCO, which is NOT dulce de leche. You can simply take a can of CONDENSED MILK, cover it with water, boil it for 45 minutes to an hour, then put it under cold water to cool off, open it, and voila... you have MANJARBLANCO... Thank you for your efforts.
Reviewer: Ashley
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Reviewer: baby girl
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These are great. I'm going to use them for my sister's preschool multicultural thing.
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These are great. I'm going to use them for my sister's preschool multicultural thing.
Reviewer: Nicole
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Thanks, i'm going to use them for my spanish project on chile.
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Thanks, i'm going to use them for my spanish project on chile.
Reviewer: matt
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um um um um um...tasty
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Reviewer: kelly james
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they were very tasty!!!!!!!
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they were very tasty!!!!!!!
Reviewer: krista
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**they are totally awesome!!it's all good!!**
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**they are totally awesome!!it's all good!!**
Reviewer: Joanne Tamayo
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It's funny how the Latinos argue over who's Alfajores are better. Mr and Ms Alfajores with an 'es' are hillarious. You can tell that they think they're country's all high and mighty. We're here to comment on the above-mentioned recipe, not to compete over what country makes better dishes. Fools.
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It's funny how the Latinos argue over who's Alfajores are better. Mr and Ms Alfajores with an 'es' are hillarious. You can tell that they think they're country's all high and mighty. We're here to comment on the above-mentioned recipe, not to compete over what country makes better dishes. Fools.
Reviewer: Phung Diep
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If I make this at night and put the finished product in the fridge...is it going to be okay?...How long can it be in the fridge? I don't want to ruin the project for English and Spanish...
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If I make this at night and put the finished product in the fridge...is it going to be okay?...How long can it be in the fridge? I don't want to ruin the project for English and Spanish...
Reviewer: P.D.
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This doesn't work...I am so disappointed...I tried to make it 44 cookies to serve the class of 44 students and it's the next day but it turned out that the dulce de leche is so liquidy...I can't turn it into caramel/ sticky...I wasted all of my time and my parents money...
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This doesn't work...I am so disappointed...I tried to make it 44 cookies to serve the class of 44 students and it's the next day but it turned out that the dulce de leche is so liquidy...I can't turn it into caramel/ sticky...I wasted all of my time and my parents money...
Reviewer: Jon
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can you put this is spanish...PLEASE!
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can you put this is spanish...PLEASE!
Reviewer: Diana, Dianas Desserts
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Hi Jon,
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Hi Jon,
This is best I can do. I translated the recipe on a website for translations so it might not be perfect.
Alfajores (Galletas Del Emparedado Del Caramelo)
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Marcas bastantes galletas para servir a 4 personas
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¿Cuáles son AlfajoresÁ
Alfajores (Al-fa-ho-al-fa-ho-res) es un tipo suramericano de galleta del emparedado del shortbread que se llena de dulce de leche (relleno del caramelo). Estas galletas deliciosas pueden remontar su origen de nuevo a la ocupación moorish de Andalusia, de España y de las grandes tradiciones culinarias del lavabo mediterráneo. Según algunos expertos culinarios españoles, las galletas primero fueron compuestas de los cotos secados de la fruta rodados en la pasta cuidadosamente preparada entonces rodada en un surtido de tuercas o de azúcar.
Con la conquista española de las Américas vino uno de los intercambios culinarios más grandes de la historia. Los españoles traídos con ellos sus alimentos y tradiciones, y eran apenas una cuestión de tiempo antes de cada región que el continente americano desarrolló su propio estilo de cocinar, de tomar poco del natural y de conquistar culturas y la improvisación mucha para crear lo que nosotros ahora conocidos como Cocina mexicana, peruana, argentina, chilena, nicaraguan, californiana, o cubano al nombre apenas algunas.
Con tiempo cada región de las Américas adaptó a españoles Alfajor y le hizo sus el propios. Por ejemplo, en la Argentina y Perú solamente, hay sobre 15 variedades de la misma galleta básica. En Nicaragua, el Alfajor se hace con harina de maíz, melaza, y el cacao que se asemeja a un brownie o a una barra mullida de la energía.
No importa dónde usted entra en América latina, usted encontrará una versión local de un Alfajor, y cada uno le dirá que tengan el "Alfajor original". Poco saben la historia de los centenares de los estiramientos de esta galleta detrás de años a través de continentes.
Con la investigación, hemos podido remontar la receta al último 1800's a cuál ahora es Perú, Ecuador y Bolivia.
¿Dulce en dulce de lecheÁ Intente este Alfajores - azucare las galletas que se llenan de dulce de leche y se cubren con el chocolate o apenas se mojan en el azúcar de los confiteros. Un postre americano latino clásico.
Son bastante de lujo desempen'ar servicios en sus el propios para el postre, y el relleno de sobra es llano delicioso. Sea seguro comenzar a hacer éstos algunas horas a continuación, pues la pasta es más fácil de dirigir si usted permite que se recline en el refrigerador para un par de horas. Cuando se cuecen al horno y se llenan las galletas, usted decide cómo rematarlas: chocolate o azúcar del confitero. Cualquier manera, alfajores hace un finale de satisfacción a apenas sobre cualquier comida.
Ingredientes:
Para el Dulce de Leche Filling:
2 tazas de la leche 1/4 taza granularon el sujetador del azúcar marrón de las cucharillas del azúcar 2 de bicarbonato de sosa de la cucharilla de la sal 1 1 mantequilla sin sal del palillo del extracto 1/4 de la vainilla de la cucharilla (1 oz/28g)
Para la pasta de la galleta:
mantequilla del palillo de la harina de uso múltiple el 1/2 de 2 tazas del 1/2 (2 oz/56g) yema de huevo granulada 1/4 taza del huevo 1 del azúcar 1 bicarbonato de sosa de la cucharilla de la miel el 1/2 de 1 cuchara de sopa 1 extracto de la vainilla de la cucharilla pocas gotas del sujetador (opcional) del ron de la cáscara rallada del limón (opcional)
Para Adorne: chocolate oscuro del azúcar (opcional) de los confiteros, chocolate con leche derretido, derretido
Instrucciones:
Prepare el relleno:
Hierva la leche con las azúcares, la sal y el bicarbonato de sosa. Déjela cocinar por horas de cerca de 1 1/2 en una llama muy baja (si cocina en un stovetop eléctrico, cocinero en calor bajo), revolviendo regularmente. Cubra el pote con el abrigo y el pote plásticos del lugar dentro de un pote más grande con el agua hirvienda. Cocine por otras horas de 1 1/2. La mezcla debe conseguir pegajosa y llegar a ser caramelizada. Quite de calor, agregue el extracto de la mantequilla y de la vainilla, revuelva y permita para refrescarse.
Prepare la pasta de la galleta:
Mezcle todos los ingredientes juntos para hacer una pasta gruesa. Si es demasiado seca, agregue un poco de agua. Refrigere la pasta por 2 horas. Quite y deje el soporte ablandar. Ruede fuera de la pasta a 1/8 de una pulgada gruesa y utilice a floured cortador de la galleta 2 a 2 1/2-inch para cortar la pasta de la galleta en círculos.
Precaliente el horno a 350 grados de F (180 grados de C). Cueza al horno las galletas por cerca de 8 a 10 minutos, hasta que las tapas son un marrón de oro muy pálido. Refresqúese totalmente en los estantes de alambre. Cuando es listo comer, crema separada de dulce de leche entre 2 redondos de la galleta. Si está deseado, cubierta con el chocolate derretido o azúcar del confitero.
Extremidades Del Cocinero:
Si usted opta cubrir las galletas con el chocolate, derrita el chocolate oscuro del chocolate y con leche junto encima de la estufa (calor muy bajo del excedente) o en un horno de microonda.
Usted puede preparar el dulce de leche delante del tiempo y el almacén, cubierto, en el refrigerador.
En lugar del ron, el intento usando el extracto del ron o agrega una cucharilla adicional del 1/2 de extracto de la vainilla a la pasta de la galleta.
La receta hace bastantes galletas para servir a 4 personas.
Good Luck!
Diana, Diana's Desserts
Reviewer: rachel boo.
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So good! Making them for my Spanish class.
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So good! Making them for my Spanish class.
Reviewer: Matt
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looks delicious! I'm going to use it for a spanish project, thanks
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looks delicious! I'm going to use it for a spanish project, thanks
Reviewer: elena
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this dessert is amazing. they are so good
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this dessert is amazing. they are so good
Reviewer: Monica
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I grew up in Argentina and moved here when I was 6. My mother used to make these when I was there. I have craved these for the past 30+ years. The cookies were deliciously flaky. I made dulce de leche from scratch (the 3 hours of simmering was worth it) and the combination was wonderful!!!!
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I grew up in Argentina and moved here when I was 6. My mother used to make these when I was there. I have craved these for the past 30+ years. The cookies were deliciously flaky. I made dulce de leche from scratch (the 3 hours of simmering was worth it) and the combination was wonderful!!!!
Reviewer: jill and court
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this rescipe is good, but it was very time comsuming and the dough was verrrry dry! but overall pretty snazzzy!
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this rescipe is good, but it was very time comsuming and the dough was verrrry dry! but overall pretty snazzzy!
Reviewer: sasha
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Reviewer: katie
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it was awesome, i loved it with all my heart.
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it was awesome, i loved it with all my heart.
Reviewer: Jethro
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I love cookies. I made these for Spanish class and they were so good.
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I love cookies. I made these for Spanish class and they were so good.