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For the Cookies: * All-purpose flour: 500g (3 3/4 cups) * Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 250g (1 1/4 cups) * Sugar: 100g (1/2 cup) * Baking powder: 1 teaspoon * Salt: 1/4 teaspoon * Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon * Egg yolk: 1 large
For the Manjar Blanco: * Sweetened condensed milk: 1 can (14 ounces) * Whole milk: 1/2 cup * Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons * Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
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For the Cookies: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 2. Add the cubed butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk and mix until a dough forms. 4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Manjar Blanco: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. 3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened and golden brown. 4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
To Assemble the Alfajores: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. 3. Cut out circles from the dough using a 2-inch cookie cutter. 4. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. 6. Let the cookies cool completely. 7. Spread a layer of Manjar Blanco on the bottom of half of the cookies. 8. Top with the remaining cookies to create sandwiches.
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