Alfajores De Maicena Recipe
Alfajores De Maicena Recipe are soft, delicate cookies filled with sweet dulce de leche. These treats are very popular in South America, especially in Argentina.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornstarch maicena
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche for filling
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut for coating
Instructions
Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
- In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Step 3:
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
Step 4:
- Add egg yolks, vanilla, and lemon zest to the butter mixture. Mix well.
Step 5:
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until dough forms.
Step 6:
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 7:
- Cut circles with a round cookie cutter. Place them on the baking sheet.
Step 8:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but not browned.
Step 9:
- Cool cookies on a wire rack before filling.
Step 10:
- Spread dulce de leche on one cookie and sandwich with another.
Step 11:
- Roll edges in shredded coconut for the classic finish.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft to handle.
- Do not overbake; cookies should stay pale.
- Use high-quality dulce de leche for the best taste.
- Store alfajores in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Add powdered sugar dusting for a bakery look.