what is alfajores
[alfaËxor] , plural alfajores) is a traditional confection found in some regions of Spain, the Philippines, and in parts of Latin America, including Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Southern Brazil, and Mexico.The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus.n South America, more specifically the South Cone, due to the lack of habits, alfajores were made totally differently. Nowadays, they are found most notably in Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. The food has been popular in Argentina and Uruguay since the mid-19th century.