Cornstarch Alfajores
Tender, crumbly cornstarch cookies sandwiched with chocolate spread and dusted with powdered sugar. A simple, sweet treat that comes together quickly.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate spread
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, beat the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the 2 egg yolks and beat until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups cornstarch, 1 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- 7
Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until edges are just golden, about 12 minutes.
- 8
Cool cookies completely, then spread 1 teaspoon chocolate spread on half the cookies, top with remaining cookies, and dust with the 2 tablespoons powdered sugar.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- rolling pin
- 2-inch cookie cutter
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
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