Alfajores Marplatenses (Argentina)

by SandraWidick // April 25, 2022 // Comments off

If you have visited my blog for a while, you should know that Alfajores are one of the most popular cookies in Sout America. Each country has their own version and I think each of them are very delicious and... Continue reading →

Funfetti Chocolate Cookies

by SandraWidick // April 1, 2022 // Comments off

When I moved to Texas, I packed every little thing I had in my baking pantry including chocolate chips, extracts, sprinkles, etc. I have so much of that stuff that I haven’t bought almost nothing new for baking in the... Continue reading →

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

by SandraWidick // March 24, 2022 // Comments off

Since I was a kid my favorite ice cream treat has been ice cream sandwiches. I remember that calling the ice cream man from my bedroom window was one of my favorite Summer hobbies when I was 6-8 years old.... Continue reading →

Eggnog Flan

by SandraWidick // December 10, 2021 // Comments off

Flan is one of my favorite desserts for Christmas and today I’m showing you how to make a holiday version which is perfect for any family or friend gathering. This holiday flan has sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs and... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies

by SandraWidick // September 8, 2021 // Comments off

Cookies are always on my baking list so today and after testing my recipe for a couple of times, I finally came out with the best pumpkin chocolate chip cookies you will ever have. Yes, the recipe is very easy,... Continue reading →

Yo-yo Alfajores

by SandraWidick // July 28, 2021 // Comments off

I love when people give me ideas of what to bake next. A follower on Instagram suggested that I should try making Yo-yo alfajores. By now, I think you know what alfajores are, shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche,... Continue reading →

Pinwheel Alfajores

by SandraWidick // June 11, 2021 // Comments off

Happy Friday! First of all, I would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for me during the last couple of weeks. A special thank you to everyone who voted everyday and to the ones who bought hero... Continue reading →

Walnut Linzer Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 14, 2020 // Comments off

Linzer cookies are my favorite cookies for Christmas. They are so pretty and delicious that you will want to eat them all. I have some recipes for Linzer cookies here on my blog but I am always trying to come... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Alfajores

by SandraWidick // August 18, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Tuesday! It’s been so hot here in California that makes me not want to bake at all but yesterday I was craving some alfajores and I made these with a tiny bit of a twist. I added mini chocolate... Continue reading →

No Bake Oreo Mini Cheesecakes

by SandraWidick // July 10, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Friday!! Here is a fun and no bake cheesecake recipe using an old time favorite cookie: OREO!! It’s too hot here in California that using my oven right now is not a good idea if having my A/C on... Continue reading →

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