matcha alfajores
these matcha alfajores are a delightful twist on the classic shortbread cookie. buttery and melt-in-your-mouth, they're filled with a creamy white chocolate dulce de leche filling for an indulgent treat. with the earthy flavor of matcha and a delicate sweetness, these cookies are perfect for matcha lovers or anyone looking for a unique, comforting dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder culinary-grade
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
white chocolate dulce de leche
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 2 oz white chocolate finely chopped
Instructions
- beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy (2 min), then mix in egg yolks and vanilla.1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- in another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, matcha, baking powder, and salt.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons matcha powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- shape dough into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
- heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- roll dough to ¼-inch thick on a floured surface, then cut into 2-inch circles.
- place on the baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake for 10–12 min until set but pale. cool on the pan for 5 min, then transfer to a rack.
- melt white chocolate, then stir in dulce de leche until smooth. let cool until spreadable.2 oz white chocolate, ½ cup dulce de leche
- spread 1 tsp filling on a cookie’s flat side, then sandwich with another cookie. repeat.
- dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with white chocolate, or sprinkle with matcha powder.
Notes
store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
the flavors meld beautifully after a few hours, making them even more delicious the next day!
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