The Sweetest Alfajor

Ask any fans of Latin American cuisine what they like to eat after dinner—or after lunch, or for breakfast itself—and odds are, you'll hear the word alfajor. The soft, crumbly, gooey sandwich cookie is a staple among those with a serious sweet tooth, and at The Sweetest Alfajor, the famed cookie is presented in both traditional and inventive styles. To make it, pastry chefs use two buttery cookies to bookend a generous dollop of dolce de leche. While those ordering Sweetest's "original" will be treated to the dessert's classic iteration, others can opt for variations on tradition. For example, the sprinkle-encrusted rainbow alfajor clasps strawberry cream and comes with a side of rain clouds, while the snowy alfajor boasts coffee cream and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.