Foryoueats: Alfajores Con Cajeta (Vanilla Shortbread With Goat's-Milk Toffee) Recipe

Foryoueats: Alfajores Con Cajeta (Vanilla Shortbread With Goat's-Milk Toffee) Recipe

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This Alfajores Con Cajeta recipe creates a delightful treat of vanilla shortbread filled with goat's-milk toffee. With the perfect balance of sweetness and vanilla flavor, these cookies are a...

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 vanilla bean, preferably Mexican
  • 4 ounces all-purpose flour (3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon; 115g)
  • 3 ounces tapioca starch (3/4 cup; 85g)
  • 2 ounces powdered sugar (1/2 cup; 55g), plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) baking powder
  • 4 ounces cold unsalted butter (1 stick; 115g), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 large egg yolks, cold
  • 1 recipe Cajeta Casera (see note)

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