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Alfajores de Maicena

Cultural Context

Alfajores de Maicena are a beloved treat in Argentina, traditionally made with cornstarch and filled with dulce de leche. These cookies are often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays, symbolizing the country's rich culinary heritage. Today, alfajores have gained popularity beyond Argentina, with various regional adaptations and flavors appearing worldwide.

ArgentinianARdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups cornstarch
1 cup dulce de leche
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel

Store-bought caramel can be more accessible.

1

En el bol de la batidora, pon el azúcar y la manteca pomada y bate a blanco.

2

Agrega la ralladura de limón y las yemas; bate hasta integrar.

3

Agrega la maicena con el polvo para hornear y mezcla hasta que se forme una masa.

4

Pon la masa en un film y llévala a la heladera por una hora.

5

Estira la masa a unos 5 mm de espesor.

6

Corta las tapitas con un cortante.

7

Lleva las tapitas a la heladera por al menos 10 minutos.

8

Cocina las tapitas a 180°C durante 10-12 minutos.

9

Una vez cocinadas, unta las tapitas con dulce de leche repostero y rebózalas con Coco.

Cooking Techniques

creamingsiftingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetparchment paperrolling pincookie cutterwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

AlfajoresMaicena Cookies

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