Alfajores always come with tea or coffee. You very rarely will eat them alone, but the small snack stands do sell them in packages by themselves. You can find so many kinds: Three-layered, tiramisu, dark chocolate, powdered sugar, filled with dulce de leche, covered in white chocolate, and so many more. This convenient snack can fit in the palm of your hand and takes three bites to consume. Nothing is more amazing than a sweet snack that is pocket-sized.
I started falling in love with the richness of the culture in Argentina through their food. They leave nothing half done. Everything is covered in chocolate, smothered in dulce de leche, or is delicious red meat. I love the food of Argentina more every day. Every time I bite into a steaming piece of steak, I can taste the work and hours put into it. When I taste the chocolate of an alfajor, I can see families playing outside with picnics. It creates a feeling of home.
Alafajores are simple to make. You start off with cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, eggs, salt and sugar. Sounds like the recipe for regular cookies, right? Correct! The only difference is that an alfajor is stacked with two to three cookies, smothered in dulce de leche, jam, or cream and then dipped in chocolate or sprinkled in sugar. The recipe is simple and delicious!
