Alfajores

By Drop Published: December 12, 2014 Popular Latin American shortbread sandwich cookies, filled with Dulce de Leche caramel. 4.66667 stars based on 2 reviews Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 1 hour 32 minutes Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brandy, cornstarch, dulce de leche, egg yolk, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, Directions:
1. Get a clean medium bowl 2. Add cornstarch 3. Add all purpose flour 4. Add baking powder 5. Add baking soda 6. Whisk together until combined 7. Get a clean large mixing bowl 8. Add unsalted butter 9. Add granulated sugar 10. Cream together until light and fluffy 11. Add egg yolk 12. Add vanilla extract 13. Add brandy 14. Mix briefly 15. Add dry ingredients to dough gradually while mixing 16. Wrap with plastic wrap 17. Chill in fridge for 1 hour 18. Pre-heat 19. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper 20. Roll out dough 21. Cut out 22. Transfer dough to 2 baking sheets 23. Bake for 12 minutes until browned at edges 24. Transfer to cooling rack 25. Spread with dulce de leche 26. Dust with powdered sugar