Dairy-Free Alfajores de Maicena with Coconut Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cornstarch
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Plant-Based Butter
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 can Coconut Dulce de Leche
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups Cornstarch, 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Baking Powder, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, and 1/4 tsp Salt until they are well combined.
2. 2In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat the 1/2 cup Plant-Based Butter and 1/2 cup Sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the 1 tsp Vanilla Extract and 1/4 cup Coconut Milk, mixing until just combined.
3. 3Gradually add the dry ingredients from the first bowl into the wet ingredients, mixing with a spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
4. 4Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a clean, flat surface (you can place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough to prevent sticking), roll out the chilled dough to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
5. 5Using a round cookie cutter, approximately 2 inches in diameter, cut out circles from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
6. 6Let the baked cookies cool completely on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Once completely cool, spread a generous amount of the 1 can Coconut Dulce de Leche onto the flat bottom of one cookie, then gently place another cookie on top to form a sandwich.
7. 7Pour the 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar into a shallow bowl. Gently roll the edges of each assembled alfajor in the powdered sugar until evenly coated. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

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