Photo: Sorin Gheorghita
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
715
Calories
20g
Protein
19g
Fat
113g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 250 grams ground almonds
- 300 grams butter
- 225 grams confectioner's sugar
- 3 eggs
- rind of 1 lemon
- vanilla and almond essence
- 1/2 pound of plain flour
Directions
1
Mix the butter with the sugar and essences.
2
Add the eggs one at a time.
3
Add the flour and the almonds and knead lightly.
4
Place dough in the fridge for about 35 min.
5
Flaten dough and then cut into small circles, cookie size
6
Bake for about 20 minutes on greased and floured baking sheets.
7
Take one circle and cover it in jelly, dulce de leche or melted chocolate
8
Then use another circle to close the alfajore. Its like making a sandwich.
9
The moist edges can be covered in shaved coconut.
10
Category:Argentine Recipes
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Category:Argentine Desserts
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