Dulce De Leche Alfajores

When these gorgeous, buttery, gooey sandwich cookies came across our tasting table, there was no debate: they were a must-carry.  Made in the style of traditional Argentine alfajores, they are handmade in Queens by Angie herself, and are as good as (dare we say better than?) the best Argentina has to offer. Just-cakey-enough, rich butter cookies plus a slather of just-sweet-enough caramel equals one killer treat. 

tip of the tongue 

We all agree that there is something positively festive about the cookies, so they would make a natural (and easy!) dessert for parties. Angie recommends them as an afternoon nibble, alongside a cup of tea of coffee, and we certainly wouldn't argue with that, either. The chocolate-covered are a nice alternative for Valentine's Day, too.

ingredients 

Classic Alfajores: Sugar, butter, flour, eggs, cornstarch, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, nonfat milk, glucose, soybean oil, potassium sorbate, shredded coconut. 

Chocolate Alfajores: Sugar, butter, flour, eggs, cornstarch, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, nonfat milk, glucose, soybean oil, potassium sorbate, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose, soy lecithin, vanillin.