Orange Scented Alfajores

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:29:51 GMT

Step 1

-Place a large pot full of water on the stove. Remove the paper from the can of condensed milk, then submerge in water and turn on high heat. Once the water boils, turn the heat to medium low, place the top on and cook for a minimum of 3 hours. Check periodically to make sure the can is still submerged. If it isn't, add a more hot water to cover and continue. (you can use store bought dulce de leche to save time if desired) -For the cookies, sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside, then cream the butter, sugar and powdered sugar with the orange zest and vanilla on high speed for 1-2 minutes, scraping the bowl down half way through. The mixture should be light and fluffy. -Add the yolks and cream again for 1-2 minutes. -Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until the cookie dough comes together into an even mixture. It will be slightly crumbly but should hold its shape well. -Refrigerate for about 30 minutes covered with plastic wrap or in a zip top bag. -Working with half the dough at a time, place the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper and roll to one even thickness. they should be thinner than an average sugar cookie but not so thin that you can't hand them without breaking them. Cut out desired shape and bake at 350* for 10 minutes, then flip and bake another 7-10 depending on size. Remove and allow to cool fully. -Remove the can of condensed milk from the water and allow to fully cool, then open the can and place into a piping bag or zip top bag. -Flip over half the cookies, pipe in the dulce de leche, then top with the other cookies. -Dust heavily with powdered sugar and serve!

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