An alfajor or alajú is a traditional confection typically made of flour, honey, and nuts. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chili Pepper, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Southern Brazil, Southern France, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus. It is produced in the form of a small cylinder and is sold either individually or in boxes containing several pieces.

Categories: Confection Cookie Dessert French dessert Mexican desserts Spanish desserts
Characteristic of: Andalusian cuisine Argentinian cuisine Bolivian cuisine Brazilian cuisine Chilean cuisine Colombian cuisine Columbian cuisine Ecuadorian cuisine Filipino cuisine Mexican cuisine Paraguayan cuisine Peruvian cuisine Puerto Rican cuisine Spanish cuisine Uruguayan cuisine Venezuelan cuisine
Subcategories: Alfajor de Medina Sidoniaes
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Wikidata ID: Q938682
Wikipedia title: Alfajor
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Wikipedia article: Alfajor
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Alfajor de Medina Sidonia

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