Alfajores are tender shortbread-like cookies sandwiched around a core of dulce de leche, then sometimes rolled in coconut or coated in chocolate. They are Argentina’s everyday ritual — eaten on work breaks, gifted in boxes, and purchased by brand loyalty. Each region has its own style: crumbly marplatense, cacao-rich cordobés, or airy cornstarch alfajor. Their softness and melt-in-the-mouth sweetness define Argentine pastry identity.

Regional Roots

• Argentina