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

Ingredients

2.5 cups

cornstarch

1 cup

gluten-free all-purpose 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 jar (11.5 oz)

dulce de leche

1/2 cup

shredded coconut

Instructions

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets.

STEP 2

Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

STEP 3

Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy. Add egg yolks and mix.

STEP 4

Add lemon zest and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until combined.

STEP 5

Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

STEP 6

Roll dough out to 1/4-inch, cut shapes, and place on baking sheets.

STEP 7

Bake until set but not browned, 7-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

STEP 8

Spread filling of dulce de leche onto one cookie and sandwich with another.

STEP 9

Roll sides in shredded coconut. Repeat for remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving)

Calories:

222 calories

Servings:

24 servings

Carbohydrates:

31 g

Fat:

10 g

Fiber:

1 g

Protein:

2 g

Sugar:

13 g

Meal Effort

Preparation:

25 minutes

Cook:

10 minutes

Total:

1 hrs 5 mins

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