AlphaJors Cornstarch Cookies

Ingredients:

• 300g pastry dulce de leche
• 150g cornstarch
• 70g butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 50g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 tbsp vanilla essence
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Grated coconut (as needed)

Preparation:

1. Soften butter in a bowl.
2. Add sugar and beat until a creamy consistency is achieved.
3. Infuse with vanilla essence and lemon zest.
4. Incorporate egg yolks one by one, beating thoroughly.
5. Add cornstarch, preferably sifted with baking powder.
6. Shape into a bun, minimizing handling of the dough.
7. Wrap in film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ½ cm thickness. Cut into discs (usually 4 or 5 cm in diameter).
9. Place discs on a buttered plate, ensuring space between to prevent sticking.
10. Preheat the oven to approximately 200ºC and bake the discs for 5 minutes until lightly golden, avoiding overcooking.
11. Carefully remove cooled discs from the plate with a spatula before assembling.