Ingredients
For the cookies:
300 gr cornstarch
200 gr AP flour
180 gr soft butter
180 gr sugar
15 gr baking powder
½ Zest of lemon
3 free range eggs
6 - 8 gr vanilla
For the dulce de lece:
can Concentrated milk
For the coating:
Shredded coconut
Tools
Small pot
Kitchen tongs
bowl
Hand mixer
Spatula
Sieve
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Cookie cutter
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the dulce de lece spread- remove the sticker from the can, and place the concentrated milk can in a pot and cover with water.
can Concentrated milk
Step 2
Bring to boil, and keep cooking it on low heat for 2-3 hours (2 for a light color, 3 for dark).
Step 3
Make the cookies- In a bowl add the sugar and the butter. Using a hand-mixer whisk until the mixture gets smooth and fluffy (about 2 min).
180 gr sugar
180 gr soft butter
Step 4
Add the vanilla and the lemon zest.
6 - 8 gr vanilla
½ Zest of lemon
Step 5
Add one egg at a time. Whisk until incorporated in the batter. Repeat with the rest of the eggs.
3 free range eggs
Step 6
Sieve in the corn starch, flour and baking powder.
300 gr cornstarch
200 gr AP flour
15 gr baking powder
Step 7
Using a spatula- fold the dry ingredients in the mix. Don't over-mix it, we don't want to develop gluten strength which will result in hard and dense cookies.
Step 8
Wrap the dough and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, up to a day.
Step 9
On a floured surface, using a rolling pin, open the dough to a 1/2 cm thickness.
Step 10
Score with a little cup small round cookies and place them on a baking tray.
Step 11
Place the cookies (still raw) in the fridge for 15 min. It will help the butter in the cookies to consolidate and will result in fluffier cookies.
Step 12
In the meantime- preheat your oven to 350F or 180C.
Step 13
Bake the cookies for 10-12 min.
Step 14
Let the cookies to cool down completely.
Step 15
Then spread the dulce the lece on one side of the cookies and close with another one like a sandwich.
Step 16
Dip the sides of the Alfajores in the shredded coconut to coat it and give these cookies their traditional look.
Shredded coconut
Step 17
Share it with your family, friends and neighbors. They will love you more.
Step 18
YASSS!
