Alfajores I

Ingredients

 * 250 grams ground almonds
 * 300 grams butter
 * 225 grams confectioner's sugar
 * 3 eggs
 * rind of 1 lemon
 * vanilla and almond essence
 * 1/2 pound of plain flour

Directions

 * 1) Mix the butter with the Sugar and essences.
 * 2) Add the eggs one at a time.
 * 3) Add the flour and the almonds and knead lightly.
 * 4) Place dough in the fridge for about 35 min.
 * 5) Flaten dough and then cut into small circles, cookie size
 * 6) Bake for about 20 minutes on greased and floured baking sheets.
 * 7) Take one circle and cover it in jelly, dulce de leche or melted chocolate
 * 8) Then use another circle to close the alfajore. Its like making a sandwich.
 * 9) The moist edges can be covered in shaved coconut.