Name: Chocolate Alfajores
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 42 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 175 g butter; 100 g fine sugar; zest of lime; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 egg yolks; 30 g cocoa powder; 170 g flour; 150 g corn flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 can dolce de leche; grated coconut

Chocolate Alfajores

Made with ethically sourced cocoa, these Alfajores feature a rich chocolate cookie filled with creamy dulce de leche. Topped with a sprinkle of coconut, they are a decadent way to enjoy cocoa while supporting farmers. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone!

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Total Time 1 hr 42 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 20

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Prepare Dulce de Leche

Submerge a can of condensed milk in a pot of water and boil for 3 hours. Ensure the can remain fully submerged at all times. Cool completely before use.

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Make the Dough

Beat butter, sugar, lime zest, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Mix in the egg yolks. Add cocoa powder, flour, corn flour, and baking powder. Knead into a cohesive dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

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Roll and Cut the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line baking trays with parchment paper. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 4–5 mm thickness. Work with small portions to avoid tearing. Cut out rounds (4–5 cm in diameter) and place them on the prepared tray.

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Bake

Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are light golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

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Fill with the dulce de leche

Pipe a dollop of dulce de leche onto half of the cookies.

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Assemble the Alfajores

Sandwich them with the remaining cookies. Roll the sides in grated coconut for the perfect finish.

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