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

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

These gluten-free sandwich cookie treats are very popular in Latin cultures, simply made with cornstarch and filled with dulce de leche.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
7 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Calories
222 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately to cool on a wire rack.
Step 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.
Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche (Alfajores)
Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche (Alfajores)

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
  • 2 ½ cups cornstarch
  • 1 (11.5 ounce) jar dulce de leche

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