How to Make Authentic Alfajores Right at Home [Yum!] This recipe for alfajores combines shortbread cookies with a rich dulce de leche filling. Like so many traditional recipes, alfajores are claimed by many cultures and countries including Argentina, Peru, Brazil and Chile (though many South American countries claim this cookie as their own).
Bolivia – In Bolivia, the alfajores are a cross between Argentinan alfajores and Peruvian alfajores. They are mixed with all-purpose flour and rolled in coconut. What Are Alfajores (Peruvian Style) Made Of? The basic ingredients consist of flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, salt, butter, vanilla and an egg yolk.
To make the cookies cut the dough with round cookie cutters, and bake for 8 minutes in ungreased baking sheets. If you don't have cookie cutters, be creative. You can use the top of a glass or cup, which will make slightly bigger alfajores. Cool the cookies on racks. When completely cool, fill them with a teaspoon dulce de leche.
Cut into circles and place on a silicone or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for about 9 minutes rotating pan halfway through the bake. The alfajores are done when the edges are just turning golden. 6.