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title: "Recipe for Traditional Homemade Hojarascas (Chilean Pastry Layers for Alfajores)"
description: "A very simple recipe for hojarascas for alfajores, which you can prepare in advance and later fill with manjar or chancaca, or use in the preparation of príncipes and other chilenitos that are typical during Chile’s Fiestas Patrias."
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date: 2025-09-07
modified: 2025-09-07
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# Recipe for Traditional Homemade Hojarascas (Chilean Pastry Layers for Alfajores)

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-hojarascas-para-alfajores/)

![Chilean Pastry Layers Hojarascas](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chilean-Pastry-Layers-Hojarascas.jpg)

A very simple recipe for hojarascas for alfajores, which you can prepare in advance and later fill with manjar (Chilean-style dulce de leche) or chancaca (molasses-like syrup), or use in the preparation of príncipes and other chilenitos that are typical during Chile’s Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day celebrations).

## How to Make Hojarascas for Alfajores?

Hojarascas are a type of round cookie made with flour, egg yolks, and a teaspoon of Chilean pisco of your choice, or alternatively cognac.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of hojarascas for alfajores contains approximately 150 kcal, 18 g of carbohydrates, 6 g of fat, 4 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 0 g of sugars, 120 mg of cholesterol, and 25 mg of sodium.

## Recipe For Hojarascas For Chilean Alfajores

**Prep Time:** 30 minutes

**Cook Time:** 10 minutes

**Servings:** 6

### Ingredients

- 225 g wheat flour
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon pisco

### Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (396°F) for at least 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, add the egg yolks one by one, and then slowly incorporate the Chilean pisco.

![Wheat flour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Wheat-flour-300x199.jpg)

1. Mix everything and knead until forming a smooth, firm, and relatively dry dough. On a clean, smooth surface, roll out the dough until it is 2 to 3 millimeters thick.

![Hojarascas dough](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hojarascas-dough-300x198.jpeg)

1. Then cut them into circles 4 to 5 centimeters wide and prick them with a fork. Arrange them on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, making sure they do not brown. Remove and cool on a rack.

## Additional Tips

- For crispier hojarascas, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before rolling it out; this helps the fat from the egg settle and improves the texture.
- If you want the hojarascas to keep their perfect shape, place them on a cold baking tray and bake in the middle rack, avoiding having the base brown too quickly.

## Can I Replace Pisco With Another Ingredient?

Yes, you can use cognac, rum, or even orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.

## How Long Do Unfilled Hojarascas Last?

Stored in an airtight container, they last up to 1 week at room temperature.

## Can Hojarascas Be Frozen?

Yes, they can be frozen unfilled for up to 2 months; just remember to thaw them at room temperature before filling.

## How to Prevent Them from Softening Once Filled?

Fill them as close as possible to serving time and store them in a cool, dry place, since the moisture from the filling may soften them over time.

## Did You Know?

The word hojarasca comes from the Latin word folium with the suffix -sco (meaning “set” or “collection”), giving it the sense of “a collection of leaves that have fallen from a tree.”

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