{"id":17101,"date":"2018-02-15T21:32:10","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T21:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/?p=17101"},"modified":"2018-02-15T21:35:09","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T21:35:09","slug":"alfajores-recipe-caramel-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/alfajores-recipe-caramel-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Alfajores Recipe :: Caramel Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Alfajores, Caramel Cookies, are popular throughout South America. There are variations by country, region, even family, but in general, they are two thin shortbread cookies, with a delicious dulce de leche (caramel) center. There is more cornstarch in these cookies than flour, which gives them their delicate taste and flakiness. A very popular treat in Peru.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alfajores (Carmel Cookies) Ingredients &#8211; Makes 24 cookies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup of all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla<\/li>\n<li>10 tablespoons butter, room temp<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>14 ounce can of <a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"n\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B00032B8LA\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"n\" data-tag=\"homeschool-companion-20\" href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/product\/B00032B8LA\/US\/homeschool-companion-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dulce de Leche<\/a><\/li>\n<li>powdered sugar for dusting cookie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Equipment for Making Alfajores<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mixer<\/li>\n<li>spatula<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"n\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B0197UNLW2\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"n\" data-tag=\"homeschool-companion-20\" href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/product\/B0197UNLW2\/US\/homeschool-companion-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">rolling pin<\/a> with <a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"n\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B004QP5EME\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"n\" data-tag=\"homeschool-companion-20\" href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/product\/B004QP5EME\/US\/homeschool-companion-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">thickness rings (optional)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>waxed paper<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"easyazon-link\" data-cart=\"n\" data-cloak=\"y\" data-identifier=\"B01C058O32\" data-locale=\"US\" data-localize=\"y\" data-popups=\"n\" data-tag=\"homeschool-companion-20\" href=\"https:\/\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/product\/B01C058O32\/US\/homeschool-companion-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2&#8243; round cookie cutter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>cookie sheet<\/li>\n<li>parchment paper<\/li>\n<li>sifter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions for Alfajores<\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour and baking powder. Set aside.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17103 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-1-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17104 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-2-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add vanilla and egg and mix thoroughly. Scrap down the sides of the bowl and continue mixing to make sure all ingredients are mixed well.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-3-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17106 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-5-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add the dry ingredients and continue mixing until dry ingredients are incorporated. Do not over mix.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-6-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Form dough into a ball then divide dough into 2 equal balls. Keep one ball covered while you work with the other.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17108 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-7-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using your hands, pat ball into a round disc. Sprinkle both sides with flour.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17109 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-8-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place dough between 2 sheets of waxed and roll out to 1\/4 inch thick. (W use a straight rolling pin and add bands at the end that control the thickness of the dough. We love them!)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17110 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-9-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Roll out the other ball of dough in the same manner. Stack them on top of one another and refrigerate for 1 &#8211; 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17111 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-10-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the inside of your cookie sheet.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17125 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-11-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove one piece of dough from the refrigerator and cut out your cookies.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17113 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-12-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place on the prepared cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 F degree oven for 7 &#8211; 8 minutes or until cookies edges turn golden. Allow to cool on rack. Roll out the rest of the cookie dough. Gather scraps and continue rolling and cutting the rest of the cookies.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17114 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-13-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place a spoonful of Dulce de Leche in the center of half the cookies. (Place on the cookie&#8217;s bottom.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17115 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-14-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place another cookie on top of the dulce de leche, again, with the bottom of the cookie against the caramel. Gently press the two cookies together so the dulce de leche comes to the cookie&#8217;s edge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17117 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-16-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-16-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-16-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-16-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-19-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17121 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?resize=425%2C319&amp;ssl=1 425w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-20-780wm.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stack these impressive cookies on a dish and get ready for lots of yummy noises!<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-21-780wm.jpg?resize=780%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alfajores recipe\" width=\"780\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-21-780wm.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weefolkart.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/02\/Alfajores-Recipe-21-780wm.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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There are variations by country, region, even family, but in general, they are two thin shortbread cookies, with a delicious dulce de leche (caramel) center. 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