Everyday Recipes

Coffee Alfajores

EL MEJOR NIDO
Coffee Alfajores
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
1 hr 30 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
14 filled cookies

These butter cookie sandwiches with a dulce de leche filling are divine! Caramelizing sweetened condensed milk gives the filling richness, and rolling the finished sandwich cookies in coconut and nuts makes them pretty. A great recipe for gifts or entertaining.

Coffee Alfajores is a scrumptious dessert from Official LA LECHERA® that brings together the delightful flavors of buttery cookies and rich caramel filling. These sandwich cookies are made special with dulce de leche crafted from NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk, adding a creamy and indulgent center. The outer layers are beautifully adorned with finely shredded coconut or ground nuts, giving each alfajor a sweet and crunchy texture.

Elevate your baking experience with the addition of NESCAFÉ® Café de Olla Instant Coffee Granules, infusing the dough with a pleasant coffee aroma that enhances every bite. The touch of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk in the mixture ensures an extra layer of smoothness and richness.

Perfect for special occasions like Three Kings Day or any celebration, these alfajores are easy to make and are likely to impress your guests with both their beauty and taste. Whether you’re whipping them up for a birthday party or a holiday treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Enjoy this delightful Latin American dessert that's skill level friendly and has a preparation time of 20 minutes or less!

Ingredients

Step 1

We do not recommend heating milk in the can. Preheat oven to 425° F.

Step 2

Pour sweetened condensed milk into 8-inch baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Place dish in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with warm water to half the height of the baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until golden brown. Check periodically to ensure water level in roasting pan is adequate, adding hot water if necessary. Stir to smoothen. Let cool completely and reserve.

Step 3

Mix coffee granules and evaporated milk in a small bowl until fully dissolved. Pour coffee mixture into dulce de leche and stir until thoroughly mixed.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Combine flour, sugar and butter in food processor. Pulse until completely combined. If dough is too sticky add a little more flour. Pat the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough into 28, 2-inch circles. Some rerolling will be necessary. Place circles on prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Place on wire racks to cool completely.

Step 8

Spread about 2 teaspoons coffee dulce de leche to the flat side of 14 cookies. Top with remaining cookies to form sandwiches. Sprinkle tops and bottoms with additional sifted powdered sugar. Roll in shredded coconut and/or ground nuts.

Cook's Tip

Left over coffee dulce de leche can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. It’s delicious warmed up in the microwave and poured over ice cream.

Shortcut

Substitute making your own dulce de leche with a can of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche.

Ingredients

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