Knead to a smooth dough, about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest, refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. Roll thin and cut the Alfajores, prick with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
What Are Alfajores? Alfajores are sandwich cookies primarily found in Spanish-speaking countries, as well as southern France, the Phillipines and Brazil. They are made of shortbread-like cookies with a delicious filling of dulce de leche, made of milk and sugar, or sweetened condensed milk.
This recipe makes approximately 40 alfajores. 2 cans (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, labels removed or 2 14-ounce cans of dulce de leche For this recipe you can use canned dulce de leche from the grocery store.