AlfajOREO = (n.) A triple-deckered Oreo sandwich, dipped in chocolate; often referred to as the “dessert of the gods.”
Now that I have your attention, lets go into a brief backstory.
When I decided to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, my biggest worry was neither the language barrier nor the cultural differences–it was the food. How was I going to survive without my morning smoothies and oatmeal? Would it even be possible to find peanut butter abroad?
Now that I’m well into my study abroad program, I have been pleasantly surprised by what this city has to offer. While Buenos Aires is known for its juicy steaks and Malbec, los porteños have a killer sweet tooth as well.
One of the most popular snacks is known as an alfajor: shortbread cookies filled with layers of dulce de leche, dipped in chocolate.
One day, I had a great idea: why not combine Argentina’s favorite cookies with America’s? And so, this life-changing recipe was born.
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Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: Makes 6 AlfajOREOs
Ingredients:
12 Oreo sandwich cookies
200 grams milk chocolate, in pieces (about 2 standard sized chocolate bars)
2 tablespoons milk, warmed
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Directions:
1. Using a knife, separate one half of each Oreo cookie, keeping the frosting on one side.
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2. Set a whole Oreo sandwich down onto a cutting board or flat surface, then firmly press the half sandwich on top of it to create a triple-deckered cookie.
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3. Place all of the unused Oreo cookie halves into a Ziploc bag and crush them into a fine powder. Place the cookie crumbs into a medium size bowl, spreading them out evenly along the bottom.
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4. Microwave your chocolate on medium power for 30 second intervals, stirring the mixture each time. After the chocolate has reached a silky, even consistency, stir in 1 tablespoon warm milk. The chocolate should have a fudgy consistency.
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5. Using a knife or your fingers, cover each Oreo sandwich with a layer of the chocolate “fudge,” then roll it in the bowl of Oreo crumbs until well-coated. Place on a baking sheet and let sit for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is hardened.
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