ALFAJORES DE MAICENA QUE NO TE FALLARAN/HOW TO MAKE ALFAJORES COOKIES!!!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: caramel sauce

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while caramel sauce is more accessible.

Cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth.

Add the egg yolks and mix until well combined.

Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda; add to the wet mixture.

Mix gently to combine, ensuring not to overwork the dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper.

Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter or glass.

Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.

Let the cookies cool completely before filling with dulce de leche and sprinkling with coconut flakes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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