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25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Coconut Flour Alfajores with Chocolate Drizzle

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
3 hours
Total: 3 hours 45 minutes
This delicious shortbread cookie with a dulce de leche filling is perfect for the holidays - or any other time.
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Guest Author

Ingredients

For the Cookie

For Dulce de Leche

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Real Salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix together the coconut flour, honey, butter, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and Real Salt. Put in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 hours or until firm.
  • Put the cream, milk, and coconut sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a slow-rolling boil, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted. Mix in the baking soda, turn the heat down to medium-low, and allow to thicken for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Once the dulce de leche has reached a peanut butter-like consistency, remove from the heat, mix in the 1 teaspoon vanilla, and set aside to cool.
  • Once the dough is sufficiently chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll out the dough on a surface lightly floured with coconut flour. Cut the dough into 24 3-inch circles.
  • Place the dough circles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are a light golden brown.
  • While the cookies are baking, make the cocoa drizzle. In a small saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, maple syrup, water, and salt. Heat, whisking just about constantly, over medium heat until everything is thoroughly mixed together.
  • Transfer the baked cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies are cool, spread about 1 tablespoon dulce de leche on one cookie then top with a second cookie. Continue with remaining cookies.
  • Drizzle with cocoa syrup and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
courses: Dessert
cuisine: dessert
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