Alfajores De Maizena
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 2/3 cups flour
- 1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest (or powdered lemon)
- 2 1/2 cups cornstarch (Maizena Brand)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar gradually, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon rind. 2. Sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder and soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined. 3. Drop the batter by small spoonfuls onto well buttered baking sheets. Leave enough space between the cookies because they will spread. 4. Bake in a 350 degrees oven 15 minutes. Immediately remove from the baking sheets and let cool. 5. When cool, spread some Dulce de leche on the bottom half of the cookies and make a sandwich with the remaining cookies. Squeeze the sandwiches so that some of the dulce de leche is squeezed out the sides, and roll the sides in the grated coconut.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
* These are rough estimates based on common ingredient values. Actual nutrition may vary.
203
Calories
3g
Protein
22g
Carbs
12g
Fat
0g
Fiber
Tips & Variations
Room temperature
Butter and eggs at room temperature mix more smoothly and create better texture.
Measure precisely
Baking is chemistry - use measuring cups and spoons for best results.
Fresh citrus
Lime and lemon juice brighten dishes and tenderize meats.






