Cornstarch Alfajores Ingredients: • 1 cup butter (softened) • 1 cup sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp vanilla ex...

Cornstarch Alfajores
Ingredients:
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• Soft caramels or dulce de leche (for filling)
• Shredded coconut (for topping)
• Chocolate chunks or chips (for topping)

Easy Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Scoop a bit of dough, flatten it, place a caramel in the center, and cover with more dough to seal.
5. Press chocolate chunks and shredded coconut on top.
6. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until lightly golden.
7. Let cool a bit and enjoy the gooey caramel center!