Name: Alfajores - Argentinian Dulce De Leche Cookies
Prep time: 26 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Argentine
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick) (at room temperature); 2 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (divided. ); 1 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons warm water; 1 cup coconut flakes; 8 ounces Dulce De Leche (homemade or store bought )

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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt. Set aside

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add the vanilla extract, water and lemon zest beat until just combined.

Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.

Wrap the dough in plastic and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

Heat oven 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Remove dough from plastic wrap and place on a lightly floured surface, flour a rolling pin and roll out to about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough with a 2 inch cookie cutter.

Place cookies on prepared sheet pans about about 1 inch apart.

Bake for about 9 minutes or until firm and edges are pale golden and the middle of the cookie is firm.

Transfer baking pan to a rack and allow to cool completely before removing from baking sheet.

Spread 1 tablespoon of dulce de leche onto the back of half the cookies. Place a second cookie on top and gently press to create a sandwich and repeat.

Roll sides in coconut and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Alfajores - Argentinian Dulce De Leche Cookies

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