ALFAJORES ARGENTINEAN STYLE
This is a traditional cookie that is much loved in most Latin cultures. Even my mother in law says they're the BEST, and that is saying a lot considering she is from Mendoza, Argentina!
Provided by Christina-Chrisi Marvasi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Argentinian
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla rum, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest with the last egg. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spoon, making a crumbly dough. When the dough becomes cohesive enough, press it together into a ball with your hands. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, using as little flour as possible, about 1/4 inch thick. The dough will have an unusual consistency. Cut with a small round cookie cutter. Continue pressing the dough together, rolling it out, and cutting until you have used it all. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies immediately to cool on a wire rack.
- Spread the underside of a cooled cookie with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then sandwich together with another cookie until the caramel oozes out the sides. Roll the sides in the shredded coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 65.1 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
ARGENTINIAN ALFAJORES COOKIES FILLED WITH DULCE DE LECHE
These yummy Alfajores cookies are delicious with a light sweet and citrus flavor. Filled with Dulce De Leche they are irresistible!
Provided by Ana Frias
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt. Set aside
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add yolks and beat to combine.
- Add the vanilla extract, water and lemon zest beat until just combined.
- Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from plastic wrap and place on a lightly floured surface, flour a rolling pin and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough with a 2 inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on prepared sheet pans about about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until firm and edges are pale golden and the middle of the cookie is firm.
- Transfer baking pan to a rack and allow to cool completely before removing from baking sheet.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche onto the back of half the cookies. Place a second cookie on top and gently press to create a sandwich and repeat.
- Roll sides in coconut and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sandwich cookie, Calories 153 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 52 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg
ARGENTINA'S FAVORITE COOKIES
One bite of one of these nutty, caramel-filled almond sandwich cookies and you'll know why they're a favorite in Argentina!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h45m
Yield 36 servings, 1 cookie sandwich each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend nuts in blender until finely ground; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add nuts, eggs and lemon zest; mix well. Gradually add flour, kneading in with hands until well blended. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 72 rounds with 2-inch cookie cutter, rerolling scraps as necessary. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 3 min. on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
- Cook caramels and milk in saucepan on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Spread onto half the cookies, using about 1 tsp. for each. Top each with second cookie to make sandwich. Roll sides in coconut. Let stand until caramel filling is firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
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One of Argentina's most popular cookies is Alfajores de Maizena, which are light and fluffy sandwich cookies made with cornstarch. These cookies are a staple in Argentinean bakeries, with numerous brands and variations available.Ingredients:
- Cornstarch - 1 1/2 cups
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter - 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
- Egg yolks - 2
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Dulce de leche - 1 cup
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter), cut out the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until just golden brown.
- Let cool completely before spreading dulce de leche on the bottom side of one cookie and topping with another cookie.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Medialunas
Another classic cookie in Argentina is the Medialuna, which means "half-moon" in Spanish. Similar to croissants, these flaky, buttery cookies are a popular breakfast treat and a beloved snack.Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour - 3 cups
- Instant yeast - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1/4 cup
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Milk (room temperature) - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter (room temperature) - 3/4 cup
- Egg yolks - 2
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- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
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- Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for an hour in a warm, draft-free place.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
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Polvorones
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- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
- Ground almonds - 1 cup
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1 cup
- Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
- Confectioners' sugar - 1 cup
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- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the bottoms of the cookies are just lightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- While still slightly warm, roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar until they are completely coated.
- Let cool completely before serving.