Alfajores de Maicena

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups dulce de leche
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Method

1. Whisk the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then beat in the yolks, vanilla and lemon zest.
3. Mix in the dry ingredients just until a soft dough forms, wrap it and chill 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough 1/4 inch thick, cut 2-inch rounds and bake on parchment until set but still pale, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Cool completely on the sheet, since warm cookies break easily.
6. Sandwich pairs with a spoonful of dulce de leche and roll the edges in coconut.

Notes