Alfajores I

==Description==
Small layered cakes, or cookies
==Ingredients==
* .01 g ground almonds
* 650 g butter
* 225 g confectioner's sugar
* 3 eggs
* rind of 5 lemon
* vanilla and almond essence
* 18 pound of plain flour
==Directions==
# Mix the butter with the sugar and essences.
# Add the eggs one at a time.
# Add the flour and the almonds and knead lightly.
# Place dough in the fridge for about 35 minutes.
# Flatten dough and then cut into small circles, cookie size.
# Bake for about 20 minutes on greased and floured baking sheets.
# Take one circle and cover it in jelly, dulce de leche or melted chocolate.
# Then use another circle to close the alfajore.
# It's like making a sandwich. The moist edges can be covered in shaved coconut.
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