Ease of preparation rating: Medium.
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients
½ cup (120ml) soft butter
½ cup (120ml) sugar
1 cup (240ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240ml) corn starch
½ teaspoon (3ml) baking soda
1 teaspoon (5ml) baking powder
4 egg yolks
2 teaspoons (10ml) Brandy
2 teaspoons (10ml) of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon zest
½ teaspoon (3ml) salt
2 cups (480ml) Dulce de Leche
½ cup (120ml) grated coconut flakes
Method
In a mixing bowl, work the butter and sugar together.
Add sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest, Brandy and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients and incorporate.
Once the dough all well mixed, remove and place on a piece of plastic wrap.
Roll up as a log, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Cut coins of cookie dough about ½ inch thick.
Place coins of dough on a baking tray with parchment paper.
Put tray in oven and cook for 12-15 minutes.
Once cookies are cooked, but not colored, remove from oven and cool at room temperature.
For each cookie, place one upside down, top with 1 large tablespoon (15-20ml) of Dulce de leche and place a cookie over the top.
Press down slightly on the top cookie and cover the Dulce de Leche that is heaping out the sides with coconut flakes.
Serve Cold.