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title: Alfajores de Maicena (Cornstarch Sandwich Cookies)
servings: 12
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/alfajores-maicena
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Gather @all-purpose flour{200%g}, @egg yolk{3} and @shredded coconut{100%g}.

Cream the @butter{200%g} and @sugar{150%g} together until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg yolks and @lemon{1} zest.

Fold in the @cornstarch{300%g} and flour just until a soft, tender dough comes together.

Wrap the dough and chill until firm, about 30 minutes. ~{30%minutes}

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into rounds.

Bake at 170°C until just set and still pale, 10–12 minutes. ~{12%minutes}

Cool completely on the tray before filling — warm cookies melt the @dulce de leche{400%g} and slide apart.

Sandwich pairs generously with dulce de leche; roll the sticky seam in coconut.

Attempt to eat only one. Report your findings.