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ALFAJORES

Makes approx 14-15

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (155g) corn flour
  • 3/4 cup (100g) plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp  cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 115g  butter, diced
  • 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 generous tablespoon of brandy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Caramel to fill (I use Bonne Maman or 'Top n Fill' Caramel)

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 170C. In a bowl mix together corn flour, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt then set aside.
  • Then add your butter and sugar to a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. Cream together for about 2 minutes until combined and pale. You might need to scrape down the sides of your bowl half way through.
  • Add in the egg yolks, brandy and vanilla and beat for another 2 minutes.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix together on the lowest speed until combined and uniform.
  • Divide the dough into two pieces and roll out one piece between two sheets of baking paper until 1/2 cm thick. Cut rounds out with a cookie cutter and carefully place the rounds onto a baking paper lined tray 2 cm apart from one another. Repeat this process until you've cut out all your dough. You will need about 3 trays if they're a similar size to mine.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, turning half way if your oven cooks unevenly. Cool completely then sandwich two cookies together with a small teaspoon of caramel. Enjoy!