These Gingerbread Alfajores are a delightful twist on the traditional Latin-inspired cookies. Infused with gingerbread spice, they feature a melt-in-mouth texture thanks to the addition of cornstarch crumb, making them irresistibly soft and flavorful.

Filled with rich dulce de leche, these alfajores cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat.

Delicious Gingerbread Alfajores Recipe

This recipe yields a batch of gingerbread alfajores that are tender and flavorful, with a luscious dulce de leche filling. The preparation time is about 30 minutes, and they require chilling before serving, making them a perfect make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dulce de leche for filling
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll and Cut: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
8. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Assemble: Spread a generous amount of dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before serving, dust the assembled alfajores with powdered sugar.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Chill Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 22g