Best 2 Alfajor De Maicena Cornstarch Alfajor Recipes

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**Alfajores de Maicena: A Delightful Cornstarch Cookie Sandwich with Dulce de Leche Filling**

If you're looking for a sweet treat that is both delicious and easy to make, look no further than alfajores de maicena. These cornstarch cookies are a popular Latin American dessert that is made with just a few simple ingredients. The cookies are sandwiched together with a dulce de leche filling, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This article provides two recipes for alfajores de maicena: a classic recipe and a gluten-free recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in just a few steps. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can enjoy these delicious cookies in no time.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ALFAJOR DE MAICENA- CORNSTARCH ALFAJOR



Alfajor De Maicena- Cornstarch Alfajor image

Finally I found the perfect recipe for alfajores. They are great and tasty!, the down side is that U can not stop eating them!!! Good Luck

Provided by -Sabrina-

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 40 cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
1 (8 ounce) can dulce de leche

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients until forming a smooth dough.
  • roll the dough in 1/4 inch.
  • cut in 2 inches diameter circles.
  • bake them a 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • do not brown them.
  • let cool and spread dulce de leche.

ALFAJORES DE MAIZENA



Alfajores De Maizena image

I love these! They are a delicious sweet cookie from Argentina. They are a sandwich cookie - biscuit type cookie with Dulce De Leche in the middle then rolled in coconut. Sometimes they're called "cornstarch cookies". My mother-in-law first introduced these to me. She would make mine with crushed nuts or shaved white chocolate on the outside though as I have an allergy to coconut. Also, you can add 1 tablespoon of cognac for the traditional recipe, but I usually don't. ** You can buy Dulce de Leche in Spanish grocer or some of the larger supermarkets sell it by the condensed milk, if not, follow below... For the Dulce de Leche: Pour the two cans of condensed milk into a double boiler set over low heat. Cook milk, stirring once in a while, for 2-4 hours, until mixture thickens and becomes caramel-like. Remove from double boiler and refrigerate until needed. Mixture will firm with chilling.

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups cornstarch (Maizena Brand)
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest (or powdered lemon)

Steps:

  • Beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar gradually, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon rind.
  • Sift together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder and soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined.
  • Drop the batter by small spoonfuls onto well buttered baking sheets. Leave enough space between the cookies because they will spread.
  • Bake in a 350 degrees oven 15 minutes. Immediately remove from the baking sheets and let cool.
  • When cool, spread some Dulce de leche on the bottom half of the cookies and make a sandwich with the remaining cookies. Squeeze the sandwiches so that some of the dulce de leche is squeezed out the sides, and roll the sides in the grated coconut.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cornstarch. This will ensure that your alfajores have a smooth and细腻的口感。
  • Make sure your dulce de leche is thick and creamy. If it's too thin, it will make your alfajores soggy.
  • Be patient when rolling out the dough. It takes a little practice to get it right, but it's worth it!
  • Don't overcook the alfajores. They should be golden brown and slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the alfajores cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Alfajores de Maicena are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create these classic Argentine cookies right in your own kitchen. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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