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Make the Dough: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and lemon zest. Gradually mix in flour and cornstarch to form a dough. Chill for 1 hour.
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Bake the Cookies: Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
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Assemble: Spread dulce de leche on one cookie, then sandwich with another. Roll the edges in coconut flakes.
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Chill the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
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Dip the alfajores in melted chocolate and let them set on a wire rack for an extra decadent treat.