Alfajores

Ingredients : 

1 Pounds of butter
3 cups sifted flour
2 Cups of cornstarch
3 Cups of powdered sugar
3 Yolks
1 Cup of arequipe
½ cup desiccated coconut

Preparation :

Mix the butter with the sugar and gradually add flour and cornstarch. 

Stir until all the ingredients are very well mixed. 

Then flatten the dough with a rolling pin until it is ready. 

Cut the biscuits in round shape and place on a greased baking tin. 

Carry to a preheated oven at 350 degrees for ten to fifteen minutes. 

To prepare the filling : spread the arequipe on each cookie and unite them, then put some powdered sugar and grated with the coconut on the sides.