Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies With Dulce De Leche (Alfajores) Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies With Dulce De Leche (Alfajores)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup white sugar; 3 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche; 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups cornstarch
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche
1/2 cup shredded coconut

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
3
Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, until well combined. Add lemon zest and vanilla extract with the last egg. Fold into flour mixture with a spoon, mixing until dough holds together and turns into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4
Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut cookies with a small round cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately to cool on a wire rack.
6
Spread underside of a cookie with 1 teaspoon dulce de leche. Sandwich together with another cookie until filling comes out on the sides. Roll sides in the shredded coconut.

1078

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups cornstarch, 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies With Dulce De Leche (Alfajores) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies With Dulce De Leche (Alfajores)

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