Alfajores de Chocolate (Argentine Chocolate-Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)

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Course Desserts Prep Time 1h Total Time 2h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 cup all purpose flour, plus additional for shaping dough
1 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon brandy or cognac
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (See Notes)
2 (13.4 ounce) cans dulce de leche (see notes)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons instant coffee
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), finely chopped (See Notes)
4 teaspoons honey
6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
For the Cookies:

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