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Alfajores de Maizena

Cultural Context

Alfajores de Maizena are a beloved treat in Argentina, originating from Spanish influence and popularized in the 19th century. These delicate cookies, made primarily with cornstarch, are filled with rich dulce de leche and often dusted with powdered sugar. They are a staple at celebrations and are enjoyed by people of all ages. Today, alfajores have found their way into various cultures, with many regional variations and flavors, making them a cherished dessert across Latin America.

ArgentinianARdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
300 gr de Maizena (almidón de maíz)
200 gr de Mantequilla, manteca o margarina
200 gr de harina de trigo todo uso
3 yemas de huevo
150 gr de azucar glass
1 taza de dulce de leche
Ralladura de 1 limón
1 cucharadita de vainilla
1 cucharadita de polvo para hornear
Coco rallado

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining texture.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Sweetened condensed milk is often more accessible and cheaper.

1

Mezclar la mantequilla con el azúcar glass.

2

Agregar la vainilla y la ralladura de limón.

3

Tamizar la maizena, la harina y el polvo para hornear.

4

Unir todos los ingredientes sin amasar.

5

Dejar reposar la masa en la nevera envuelta en papel film por 1 hora.

6

Aplanar la masa con un rodillo hasta 1/2 cm de grosor.

7

Cortar en círculos con un cortador de galletas.

8

Aceitar una bandeja para hornear.

9

Hornear a 180ºC entre 10 y 12 minutos.

10

Dejar enfriar sobre una rejilla.

11

Untar dulce de leche en una galleta y juntar con otra.

12

Agregar más dulce de leche por los bordes y rodar en coco rallado.

13

Espolvorear con azúcar glass.

Cooking Techniques

creamingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

rodillobandeja para hornearcortador de galletasrejilla

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

AlfajoresMaizena Cookies

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