Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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24
servings
1.5 cup

Maizena (or corn starch)

sifted

0.5 tbsp

Baking soda

sifted

1 cup

All purpose flour

sifted

0.33 cup

Sugar

0.25 cup

Softened butter

softened

1 unit

Lime Zest

zested

2 unit

Eggs

3 tsp

Coffee

brewed

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

1 jar

Dulce de leche

0.5 cup

Coconut flakes

shredded

3 unit

Candy cane

crushed

Step 1
~4 min

Sift together corn starch, baking soda, and all-purpose flour in a bowl and set aside.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~4 min

Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Step 3
~4 min

Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth, then scrape the bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Add lime zest, coffee, and vanilla extract and combine well.

Step 5
~4 min

Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture using a rubber spatula until a dough forms.

Step 6
~4 min

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8
~4 min

Dust a surface with flour and gently roll the chilled dough into a sheet about 5mm thick.

Step 9
~4 min

Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter.

Step 10
~4 min

Place the shapes onto a cooking sheet.

Step 11
~4 min

Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are golden.

Step 12
~4 min

Add 1 teaspoon of coffee to the dulce de leche and mix well.

Step 13
~4 min

Spread the coffee-infused dulce de leche onto half of the cookies.

Step 14
~4 min

Cover with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.

Step 15
~4 min

Decorate with coconut flakes, powdered sugar, or crushed candy canes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the butter is properly softened for a smooth batter.

Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.

Dust the surface well with flour to avoid sticking.

Be careful not to overbake the cookies, they should be lightly golden at the edges.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The dough can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (sweet, buttery)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.

Present as a festive gift in a decorated box.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South America

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert enjoyed during holidays and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holidays
Parties
Celebrations

Popularity Score

70/100

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