Traditional Argentine Alfajores de Maicena

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Whisk cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

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1 2/3 cups cornstarch (maicena)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

7 oz unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup powdered sugar

3 egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla extract

Finely grated lemon zest

1 1/2 cups dulce de leche repostero

1/2 cup finely shredded coconut

Do not brown the cookies; their crumb should remain pale and tender.

Dulce de leche repostero holds the sandwich neatly.

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