What is an alfajor?

Alfajor is a traditional South American cookie. It is believed that it came to America in the 19th century from the Mid East. It consists of a sandwich of two shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche. The combination is unique, producing as a result an unforgettable treat.

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What is "dulce de leche"?

Dulce de leche is a milk-based syrup. Found as both a sauce and a caramel candy, it is popular across Latin America. It is prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that is similar in taste to caramel.

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How long is the freshness of an alfajor preserved?

Alfajores are usually good for up to three weeks providing they are kept away from sunlight and heat. Use an air tight container and store in a cool, dry place.

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Do alfajores need to be refrigerated?

It is not necessary, but if you are located in a very hot climate area you can put them in the lower section of your fridge. When ready to eat, take them out and allow them to get to room temperature.

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What are your alfajores made of?

Our alfajores are made using flour, corn starch, powder sugar and butter for the cookies and dulce de leche is made from sweetened milk. There are no preservatives used, no eggs and no nuts.

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Are all alfajores the same?

Not all alfajores are the same. There are many variations that range from ingredients to presentation.

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Why should I buy alfajores?

I think there are two main reasons why someone would buy alfajores: Either you have tried them before, maybe on a trip to South America or a through a friend or,  you want to re-live some childhood memories and share these unique cookies with your friends and loved ones. But I would add a third reason: to give them a try, because they look so good in the pictures!

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How long in advance should an order be placed?

It depends on several factors: from the quantity to the delivery location. Since each order of alfajores is freshly baked,  we ship it as soon as possible.  However, packages are shipped from Monday thru Thursday to avoid having the package sit at a transfer point. Please allow 3 days production time for regular orders. For large orders there will be a longer production time involved. Contact us for details.

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