One cracking chocolate layer followed by two soft biscuits that melt in your mouth finally meeting with the heart of dulce de leche and then…heaven, happiness and a quietness that follows the pleasure in the next bite.

Historically, Alfajores are an Arab import to Spain presented in a cylindrical shape made with flour, honey, almonds and spices but once in South America, the Alfajor became part of our culture; We changed the shape, the ingredients and we re-created our own versions. And now an Alfajor is pride, is sharing, is identity (each region has its own style) or just an excuse to indulge yourself. 

Here is our version of them. A bit revolutionary and definitely Argentinian. The only way to know what an Alfajor is, well, it is having one…