How to Make Chilean Alfajores - A Step-by-Step Guide

Alfajores are a traditional and beloved sweet treat in Chilean cuisine, and once you try them, it's easy to see why they are so popular. These delectable cookies are made with two shortbread biscuits that sandwich a generous dollop of smooth, creamy dulce de leche and then coated in powdered sugar. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth confection that is simply irresistible.

Alfajores are a staple of Chilean bakeries and can be found at nearly every gathering, from family parties to holi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 7 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • Place the entire, unopened can of condensed milk in a large saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until milk inside has caramelized, about 2 hours.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside to cool while you make the cookies.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg, then mix in flour until well combined.
  • Drop batter by small teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Dip your finger into flour, and pat each cookie into a very thin, little circle (about the size of a quarter).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to brown around the edges and no longer doughy in the centers, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Sandwich cooled cookies together with the caramelized condensed milk.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 54mg