Peruvian Alfajores
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Recipe Summary Peruvian Alfajores
Delicate shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche and covered in powdered sugar. This is the Peruvian recipe.Ingredients | Peruvian Flag Gif2 cups all-purpose flour¼ cup confectioners' sugar¾ cup vegetable shortening, chilled¼ cup dulce de lecheConfectioners' sugarDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Sift flour and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar together into a bowl. Rub the shortening into the flour until completely incorporated to form a dough. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick, then cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch circles with a small, round cookie cutter. Place circles onto an ungreased baking sheet, and poke each twice with a fork.Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Disks should be removed from the oven while still pale, they should not brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.To assemble the alfajores, spread one of the disks with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then place a second disk on top, creating a sandwich. Repeat with remaining disks, then dust with confectioners' sugar.Info | Peruvian Flag Gifprep: 20 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 3 hrs total: 3 hrs 35 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 alfajores
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