Alfajores de Dulce de Leche

Alfajores de Dulce de Leche are soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with rich dulce de leche, making them a beloved treat in Spanish-speaking countries. These gluten-free cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Powdered sugar - 50 grams
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, softened
• Egg yolk - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Dulce de leche - 100 grams
• Cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon (optional for dusting)
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the softened butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into small balls, about 20 grams each, and flatten them slightly to form discs.
5. Place the discs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until they are lightly golden.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Once cooled, spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie, and sandwich it with another cookie.
8. If desired, dust the tops with cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Almond flour is a great source of healthy fats and vitamin E.
• Dulce de leche provides a quick source of energy due to its sugar content.

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