An alfajore is a traditional cookie made most commonly in South America. There are many different versions and ways to make this cookie, but I believe this is the easiest way, with only 5 ingredients. It takes a while to make though.
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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool while you make the cookies.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Step 4
Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg, then mix in flour until well combined.
Step 5
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).
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Sandwich cooled cookies together with the caramelized condensed milk.
Cook’s Note:
It makes a lot of cookies, and I ended up not even using all of the caramelized condensed milk.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
Calories 86 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol18mg | 6% |
Sodium19mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate11g | 4% |
Total Sugars10g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium54mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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