Penco Alfajor

1. Step 1

   In a large bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and make a well in the center.
2. Step 2

   In a separate bowl, mix the yolks, egg white, melted margarine (cooled), and pisco.
3. Step 3

   Pour the wet mixture into the center of the flour and knead lightly until the dough comes together evenly. Avoid over-kneading.
4. Step 4

   Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Step 5

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ cm thickness. Cut out three equal-sized circles (discs).
6. Step 6

   Let the discs rest for 15 minutes on a tray, then transfer to a baking sheet.
7. Step 7

   Bake in a preheated hot oven (approx. 200°C / 392°F), cooking one side until golden, then flip to brown the other side. Repeat for all dough discs.
8. Step 8

   In a bowl, mix manjar blanco with grated coconut and chopped walnuts.

Assemble the alfajor

1. Step 1

   Layer one disc, then spread filling; add another disc with filling, and top with the final disc.
2. Step 2

   If you wish, sprinkle the alfajor de penco with a little powdered sugar before serving.