Alfajores Negros (Chocolate Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)
Tender cocoa shortbread sandwiched with thick dulce de leche and rolled in coconut, naturally gluten free.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.37 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the butter and icing sugar until pale. Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.
- 2
Mix the flour, cornflour, cocoa, baking powder and xanthan gum. Stir into the butter mixture to form a soft dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Roll the dough between two sheets of baking paper to 5 mm thick. Cut into 5 cm rounds and place on lined trays.
- 4
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set. They will be soft but firm up as they cool.
11 min - 5
Cool completely on a rack. Spread a generous tablespoon of dulce de leche on half of the rounds and top with the rest.
- 6
Roll the sides of each sandwich in the coconut, pressing lightly so it sticks to the filling.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.