Alfajor De Maicena Cornstarch Alfajor
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Alfajor De Maicena, a classic South American treat that combines light, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a luscious dulce de leche filling. Made with cornstarch for a delightfully tender texture, these cookies are delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla and rolled in shredded coconut for a perfect balance of richness and sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe is ready in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for special gatherings or a comforting treat at home. Learn how to create these stunning dulce de leche alfajores and delight your taste buds with every bite! Perfect for cookie lovers searching for authentic, homemade desserts with global flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 300 grams Cornstarch
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 400 grams Dulce de leche
- 100 grams Shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use a round cookie cutter (about 5cm or 2 inches in diameter) to cut out the cookies. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie, pressing gently.
Roll the edges of the sandwich cookies in shredded coconut to coat the dulce de leche.
Serve and enjoy your freshly made Alfajores De Maicena, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
