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.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to approximately 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Once cooled, spread a generous layer of dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie, pressing gently.

Step 10

Roll the edges of the sandwich cookies in shredded coconut to coat the dulce de leche.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your freshly made Alfajores De Maicena, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1311.3 grams (1311.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5627

Total Fat 280.50g	360%
Saturated Fat 180.30g	902%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 1112mg	371%
Sodium 1674mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 750.20g	273%
Dietary Fiber 21.70g	78%
Total Sugars 357.20g
Protein 54.90g	110%

Vitamin D 87IU	435%
Calcium 1162mg	89%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 2167mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 52.2%