Dairy-Free Alfajores de Maicena

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cornstarch
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Vegan butter
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 can Dairy-free dulce de leche
• 1/4 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3In a separate bowl, cream together vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).
5. 5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. 6Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out circles using a cookie cutter.
7. 7Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. 9Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
10. 10Spread dairy-free dulce de leche on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
11. 11Dust the alfajores with powdered sugar before serving.

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