Alfajores de Maicena - Shortbread Cookies

Experience the delightful and traditional taste of Argentina right in your kitchen with Alfajores de Maicena. These melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie sandwiches, filled with dulce de leche and rolled in shredded coconut, are a classic Latin American treat. Perfect for a sweet indulgence that evokes the charm and warmth of Argentina's culinary heritage.

Ingredients

🌾 100 grams flour
🥄 10 grams baking powder
🌽 400 grams cornstarch, Maicena
🍬 150 grams powdered sugar
🧈 150 grams butter, at room temperature
🍋 Zest of 1 lemon
🥚 9 egg yolks, approximately 180 grams
🥃 2 tablespoons cognac or rum

🍯 Dulce de leche, enough to fill the cookies
🥥 Shredded coconut, for coating

Instructions

1- Cream Butter and Sugar:

• In the bowl of an Atma stand mixer, beat the room-temperature butter until creamy.
• Add lemon zest and powdered sugar, and continue to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

2- Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

• Add the egg yolks and cognac or rum to the butter-sugar mixture.
• Beat until everything is well combined.

3- Prepare Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.

4- Combine Wet and Dry:

• Gradually incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture using the stand mixer.
• Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.

5- Chill the Dough:

• Transfer the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, flatten slightly, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

6- Roll and Cut:

• Once chilled, roll out the dough to about 7 millimeters thick.
• Use a circular cookie cutter to cut out dough circles.

7- Bake the Cookies:

• Place the dough circles on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake in a preheated Ormay oven at 180°C (350°F) for 7-8 minutes. Cookies should remain pale and have slightly cracked surfaces.

8- Cool and Assemble:

• Let cookies cool completely.
• Spread or pipe dulce de leche on the flat side of half of the cookies, then sandwich with remaining halves.

9- Coat with Coconut:

• Roll the edges of the filled alfajores in shredded coconut.

10- Serve:
- Enjoy the alfajores as a delightful dessert or snack.

Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
Total Time: Minimum 1 hour 28 minutes (includes resting time)
Servings: Approximately 20 alfajores
Equipment: Atma stand mixer
Stainless steel mixing bowl
White plastic/silicone spatula
Various small bowls for ingredients
Metal sifter
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Circular cookie cutter
Greased baking sheet
Ormay oven
Piping bag
Serving plate

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best creaming results.
• Use only egg yolks for a rich, crumbly texture.
• Chill dough to prevent cookies from spreading.
• Re-roll leftover dough scraps to minimize waste.

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