Three Kings Day or Epiphany, celebrated by Roman Catholics on January 6, is the culmination of the 12 days of Christmas. It’s known as the day the three wise men saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh. To get into the spirit of the jolly Three Kings Day this year, here is a recipe for sweet Alfajores to brighten the day and remember the holiday’s roots.
Alfajores Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cup flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
Salt
12 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 jar dulce de leche
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla
1 lemon zest
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside
- In a mixer bowl, beat butter, and sugar until it starts to fluff. Add egg yolks and vanilla till incorporated. Slowly add flour mixture till it forms a soft ball.
- Working with half the dough, roll onto a floured surface to ¼-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch circles.
- Place circles onto a sheet tray covered with parchment paper and freeze cookie dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Bake frozen dough at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool completely (be gentle the cookies are very delicate!).
- Flip half of the cooled cookies over, spread the undersides with dulce de leche, and top with an unglazed cookie.
Recipe by Chef Kate Kobylinski, Bistro to Go Café & Catering / Photography by Laura Petrilla
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