Coconut Alfajores: Tender, Buttery, and Filled with Dulce de Leche

by SandraWidick // August 14, 2025 // Comments off

There are certain flavors that are more than just delicious — they’re part of your story. For me, Coconut Alfajores are one of those. I grew up in Peru, where these delicate cookies were part of every celebration. My mom... Continue reading →

Ghost Alfajores

by SandraWidick // October 11, 2023 // Comments off

It’s the time of the season…to make Alfajores… because why not? An alfajor is one of the most popular cookies in South America. Each South American country has their own version and today I’ll show you how to make... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Alfajores With Pumpkin Spice Dulce Leche Filling

by SandraWidick // October 5, 2022 // Comments off

Happy October friends! We’re in the spooky month of the year and my first recipe for this special season is this delicious new alfajores recipe that you will love! These cookies are made with pumpkin puree, spices, vanilla, cornstarch, etc.... Continue reading →

Alfajores Marplatenses (Argentina)

by SandraWidick // April 25, 2022 // Comments off

If you have visited my blog for a while, you should know that Alfajores are one of the most popular cookies in Sout America. Each country has their own version and I think each of them are very delicious and... Continue reading →

Georgia Peanut Alfajores

by SandraWidick // March 7, 2022 // Comments off

Alfajores are one of my favorite things to bake, this is why I’m always creating new flavors for the cookie dough and filling. Alfajores are soft, delicate cookies that will melt in your mouth. They are joined together with... Continue reading →

Yo-yo Alfajores

by SandraWidick // July 28, 2021 // Comments off

I love when people give me ideas of what to bake next. A follower on Instagram suggested that I should try making Yo-yo alfajores. By now, I think you know what alfajores are, shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche,... Continue reading →

Pinwheel Alfajores

by SandraWidick // June 11, 2021 // Comments off

Happy Friday! First of all, I would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for me during the last couple of weeks. A special thank you to everyone who voted everyday and to the ones who bought hero... Continue reading →

Alfajor Cake

by SandraWidick // May 3, 2021 // Comments off

An alfajor is one of the most popular cookies in South America. The cookie part is soft like a shortbread cookie and the filling is dulce de leche. For Mother’s Day I wanted to make something that reminds me of my mom.... Continue reading →

Brownie Alfajores

by SandraWidick // April 23, 2021 // Comments off

Yes, you read that right : “Brownie Alfajores”, sounds weird, right? but you should trust me in this one. We know that alfajor cookies have 2 parts : shortbread cookies and dulce de leche filling which is a milk-based caramel... Continue reading →

Churro Alfajores

by SandraWidick // January 8, 2021 // Comments off

If you visit my blog for a while, you know I enjoy baking alfajores and I’m always trying to come out with new flavors. Alfajores are made with regular flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, egg yolks and other simple ingredients and... Continue reading →

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