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How to Make Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche (Alfajores) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious gluten-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? These Gluten-Free Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche, also known as Alfajores, are the perfect solution. These cookies are a popular South American dessert, and for good reason – they are absolutely irresistible. With a delicate, crumbly texture and a rich, sweet filling, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Made with a combination of gluten-free flours, these cookies are perfect for a...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 2 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 alfajores

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • 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.
  • Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut cookies with a small round cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove immediately to cool on a wire rack.
  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg

    Categories

    Gluten-free recipes
    Sandwich cookie recipes
    Dulce de leche recipes