In Argentina, it is very common that when someone goes on vacation to a certain place, they bring back a gastronomic souvenir for their friends and family from the location they visited. When you travel to the Province of Córdoba, located in the center of Argentina, the most popular items to bring back are the famous alfajores or colaciones. Colaciones are treats made with a single disc covered with dulce de leche and coated with...
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Beat the egg yolks and whole eggs until they reach ribbon stage, becoming thick and creamy.
Add the cherry liqueur and flour, mixing to form a dough.
Roll out the dough very thinly, cut into discs, and gently stretch them with your hands to create an oval shape.
Place the ovals on a baking sheet and prick them with a fork.
Bake in a moderate oven until they dry out and curve slightly.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
Gradually add powdered sugar until the mixture absorbs it, then add enough boiling water to achieve a thick but liquid consistency.
Fill the curved center of the oval-shaped cookies with dulce de leche.
Coat the colaciones with a layer of glaze, covering the dulce de leche completely.
Let them dry before serving.
Ensure the dough is rolled out very thinly to achieve the characteristic texture of colaciones.
Use a moderate oven temperature to avoid over-baking the cookies.
Allow the glaze to dry completely before serving to avoid a sticky texture.
For a more authentic flavor, use high-quality dulce de leche.
Can I use a different type of liqueur instead of cherry liqueur?
Yes, you can substitute cherry liqueur with another liqueur of your choice, but it may slightly alter the flavor.
How thin should I roll out the dough?
Roll out the dough as thinly as possible, ideally less than 1/8 inch, to achieve the traditional texture.
Can I store colaciones for later?
Yes, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
What can I use if I don’t have dulce de leche?
You can use a thick fruit jam or caramel sauce as a substitute, but the flavor will differ from the traditional recipe.
Can I make the glaze in advance?
It’s best to make the glaze fresh, as it can harden if left unused for too long.
