Dairy-Free Alfajores de Maicena Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Cornstarch
• 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Plant-based butter, softened
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Plant-based dulce de leche
• 8 oz Plant-based chorizo
• 4 large Eggs

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line one large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until they are well combined.
3. 3In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat together the 1/2 cup of softened plant-based butter and 2 large egg yolks until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
4. 4Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture from the large bowl into the wet ingredient mixture in the medium bowl, mixing with a spatula or your hands until a soft dough forms. On a clean, flat surface, roll out the dough to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles from the dough.
5. 5Carefully transfer the cut dough circles to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, which allows them to firm up.
6. 6In a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the 8 oz of plant-based chorizo, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is browned and heated through. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, crack the 4 large eggs and scramble them over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and no liquid egg remains.
7. 7Take one cooled alfajor cookie and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the 1 cup of plant-based dulce de leche onto its flat side. Layer a portion of the cooked plant-based chorizo and scrambled eggs on top of the dulce de leche. Place another alfajor cookie on top to form a sandwich. Repeat this process with the remaining cookies, dulce de leche, chorizo, and eggs to create four sandwiches, and serve them immediately.

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