Alfajores

Instructions

1- Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar.

2- Add egg yolks and lemon zest.

3- Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch to form a dough.

4- Chill for 1 hour.

5- Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes.

6- Let cool.

7- Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another.

8- Roll the edges in coconut flakes.

9- Pro Tips: Chill the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

10- Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.