This sweet is widespread throughout Latin America, Spain & Portugal, & the name comes from the Arabic word al-fakher or luxurious, dating from the 14th century. Our Alfajor is name for our daughter, Annie who is a shortbread expert. Alfajor de Annie a dusted shortbread double of caramel, raspberry & cream with chocolate drizzle. Mentioned in an SBS article about the caramel and Macondo! Meet Colombia's rich, thick, slow-cooked caramel | SBS Food
