South American Alfajores
South America's most beloved sandwich cookie — two melt-in-your-mouth shortbread rounds hugging a thick layer of dulce de leche, dusted in powdered sugar.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
6 steps- 1
Cream the butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
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