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Sift dry ingredients (flour and sugar) on a horizontal surface or into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Place shortening and milk and start mixing gradually with the fingers. Knead dough until the ingredients form a soft dough. Roll out dough over a floured surface and cut 1 to 1 ˝ in (2.5 – 3 cm) circles with a round cookie cutter.
Place circles onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven to 325°F (155°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
To assemble alfajores, spread one of the disks with manjarblanco or dulce de leche and place another disk on top. Repeat with remaining disks. Fill alfajores the same day they will be served, otherwise keep disks in an airtight container up to 4 days.
Dust alfajores with confectioners´sugar.
Optional: Roll sides on shredded coconut
Taste more alfajores:
Cornstarch alfajores
Alfajores de manjarblanco/ Cookie sandwich filled with manjarblanco
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