Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche (Alfajores)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat butter and sugar together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, until well combined, adding lemon zest and vanilla extract with last yolk. Fold into flour mixture with a spoon, mixing until dough holds together and forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll dough out to about ¼-inch thickness; cut with a small round cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheets.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to cool on a wire rack.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Spread flat underside of 1 cookie with 1 teaspoon dulce de leche. Sandwich together with another cookie until filling comes out on the sides; roll sides in shredded coconut. Repeat with remaining cookies, dulce de leche, and coconut.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)