ALFAJORES de Maicena. Con dulce de leche. Receta Tradicional Casera.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: sweetened condensed milk

Caramel sauce is easier to find and can mimic the sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

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

Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.

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

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

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

Cut out circles using a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

Spread dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.

Roll the edges of the sandwich in coconut flakes and dust with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens