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 Dish:                       Argentine Alfajores

Description:      These are a quintessential Argentine treat, consisting of two shortbread-like cookies sandwiching a filling of dulce de leche, jam, or mousse.

Photo:                        from recipe                                   

my creation          

My Notes:         These are really easy to make and very tasty.

I couldn’t get Dulce de Leche and making it was too difficult, so instead I made a salted caramel filling. The saltiness went very well with the flavour of the cookies.

Remember to keep refrigerated or the filling will soften.

Recipe Link:      Classic Argentine Alfajores - El Mundo Eats

                                    Argentine Dulce de Leche Step-by-Step Recipe 

                                    (you will need this second recipe if you can’t find the filling)

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