Chilean Alfajores

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An alfajore is a traditional cookie made most commonly in South America. There are many different versions and ways to make this cookie, but I believe this is the easiest way, with only 5 ingredients. It takes a while to make though.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 7 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Place the entire, unopened can of condensed milk in a large saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until milk inside has caramelized, about 2 hours.

  2. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool while you make the cookies.

  3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  4. Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg, then mix in flour until well combined.

  5. Drop batter by small teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Dip your finger into flour, and pat each cookie into a very thin, little circle (about the size of a quarter).

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to brown around the edges and no longer doughy in the centers, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.

  7. Sandwich cooled cookies together with the caramelized condensed milk.

Cook's Note:

It makes a lot of cookies, and I ended up not even using all of the caramelized condensed milk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

86 Calories
4g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 86
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.