Alfajores Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 7 oz unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups dulce de leche repostero (thick dulce de leche)
• 1/2 cup finely shredded coconut

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Sift the cornstarch, flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest to the bowl and mix well. Then, incorporate the sifted dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles using a round 2'' cookie cutter.

5. 5

   Place the circles on a clean baking sheet slightly greased with butter and bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. Once the cookies are baked, let them cool completely.

6. 6

   Assemble the alfajores by sandwiching two cookies together with plenty of dulce de leche in the middle.

7. 7

   Finally, place the shredded coconut in a small bowl and roll the sides of the alfajores, covering the dulce de leche with coconut.