Alfajores Argentine

write a description people - a favorite dessert of Argentina and other South American countries. Alfajores are 2 butter cookies sandwiches with Dulce de Leche (Caramel Filling)

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup butter
 * 1 cup Sugar
 * 1 egg
 * 2 egg yolks
 * 1 tsp. vanilla
 * 2 tsp. lemon rind, grated
 * 1 1/2 cup cornstarch
 * 1/2 cup flour
 * 1 tsp. baking powder
 * 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) cream butter; add Sugar and beat until fluffy.
 * 2) Add egg and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well.
 * 3) Beat in vanilla and lemon rind.
 * 4) Sift together cornstarch, flour, baking powder and salt.
 * 5) Add to mixture and mix well. Drop batter by small spoonfuls onto well buttered baking sheet.
 * 6) Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
 * 7) Remove immediately. Sandwich the cookies together with (dulce de leche) sweet milk dessert.