Maicena alfajores are delicious soft cookies, popular during the Alacitas fair in La Paz. Their recipe includes cornstarch, sugar, butter, and dulce de leche, creating an irresistibly sweet and delicate bite.
To enjoy a sweet treat, maicena alfajores are an excellent option. Their soft texture and sweet flavor make them irresistible.
Perfect to accompany a coffee or tea at any time of the day.
Maicena Alfajor
Ingredients
1 Jar of dulce de leche
1 cup of Sifted flour
2 cups of Cornstarch
4 Eggs
¾ cup of Powdered sugar
3 teaspoons of Baking powder
5 tablespoons of Margarine
5 milliliters of Lemon juice
Diluted milk
½ cup of Shredded coconut
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare these delicious filled cookies with dulce de leche, it is recommended to start by beating the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture becomes creamy.
Step 2 : Then, add the butter using a wooden spatula.
Step 3 : Next, pour in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, kneading until you obtain a smooth dough.
Step 4 : During this process, it is important to incorporate the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Step 5 : Once the dough is ready, roll it out with a rolling pin to about half a centimeter thick and cut out small round shapes with cookie cutters.
Step 6 : Subsequently, place the dough pieces on a baking sheet previously greased with butter, leaving space between each.
Step 7 : Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for approximately 20 minutes.
Step 8 : Once the cookies are baked and cooled, join them in pairs using dulce de leche as filling.
Step 9 : Finally, it is recommended to spread the edges with shredded coconut for decoration and a special touch.
Step 10 : Ready to enjoy!
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