Xanthan Gum Free Alfajores

Total time1 hr 44 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time14 min

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Ingredients

18 servings

For the cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups cornstarch
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp fine salt

For the filling

1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche

For finishing

1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1
Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

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