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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
200 g harina
300 g almidón de maíz
1/2 cdtas bicarbonato
2 cdtas polvo de hornear
200 g manteca
150 g azúcar
3 unid yemas
2 cdas cognac
1 cdta escencia de vainilla
ralladura de limón
dulce de leche repostero
coco rallado para decorar

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

Batir la manteca con el azúcar hasta que este cremosa.

2

Agregar las yemas de a una.

3

Incorporar el cognac, ralladura y la esencia. Batir bien.

4

Tamizar los secos y agregar de a poco mezclando.

5

Envolver la masa en film y dejar descansar en la heladera por media hora.

6

Precalentar el horno a temperatura media.

7

Enmantecar una o dos placas para horno.

8

Estirar la masa de ½ cm de espesor sobre mesada enharinada y cortar círculos de 4 cm de diámetro.

9

Colocar sobre placa y cocinar en horno medio por 8 a 10 minutos aprox.

10

Enfriar y armar con dulce de leche y coco rallado en los costados.

Cooking Techniques

creamingsiftingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetplastic wraprolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

AlfajoresMaicena Cookies

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