MAICENITAS #alfajores de maicena

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.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg yolks, whole egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, sift together cornstarch (maicena) and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Chill the dough as necessary while working with it.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter or glass.

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

Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens