Vegan Classic Alfajores
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Vegan Classic Alfajores, a plant-based twist on the beloved South American treat. These delicate sandwich cookies are crafted with a buttery vegan dough made from a blend of all-purpose flour and cornstarch for an irresistibly tender texture. Filled with luscious coconut dulce de leche and optionally rolled in grated coconut, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. With only 20 minutes of prep time, these egg-free, dairy-free cookies embody timeless indulgence in a cruelty-free form, making them ideal for vegan-friendly desserts or special occasions. Savor the taste of tradition with every bite of these vegan alfajores!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 150 grams vegan butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
- 250 grams coconut dulce de leche
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the vegan butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and almond milk to the creamed mixture and beat to combine.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, spread a generous amount of coconut dulce de leche on one cookie and sandwich it with another.
Optional: Roll the sides of the alfajores in grated coconut for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.5 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.4 g | 477% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3053 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 496.6 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 746 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
