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Alfajores are traditional South American cookies made of two delicate shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche and often rolled in coconut or powdered sugar.

Yes, you can freeze alfajores. Place them in a single layer in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

The most traditional filling is dulce de leche, but jams, chocolate, or nut creams can also be used.

Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick before cutting and baking.

You can dip them in chocolate, roll the edges in coconut, or use different fillings like lemon curd or fruit preserves.

Alfajores do not need to be refrigerated if eaten within a week, but refrigeration will extend their shelf life.

No, while rolling in coconut is common, alfajores can also be left plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

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Store alfajores in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate them for up to two weeks.

To keep alfajores from getting soggy, store them in an airtight container and separate layers with parchment paper. Avoid humidity when storing.

Yes, you can substitute regular flour with a gluten-free blend to make gluten-free alfajores.

Overbaking or not chilling the dough enough can cause alfajores to crack. Be sure to chill your dough and watch carefully while baking.

Use cornstarch in the dough along with flour to create a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Yes, store-bought dulce de leche works perfectly for filling alfajores.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

When stored properly, homemade alfajores stay fresh for about a week at room temperature.