Yo-yo Alfajores

by SandraWidick // July 28, 2021 // No Comments

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 // No Comments

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 →

Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

by SandraWidick // June 1, 2021 // No Comments

June is here and Summer is just around the corner. We all love ice cream and one flavor that you should try is Dulce De Leche. If you have visited my blog before, you know that I enjoy using this... Continue reading →

Dulce De Leche Brownies

by SandraWidick // May 11, 2021 // No Comments

Craving chocolate? How about this recipe for easy brownies with a twist. I added dulce de leche which is a great complement to the dark cocoa powder I used. If you want to watch how I made these brownies, visit... Continue reading →

Alfajor Cake

by SandraWidick // May 3, 2021 // No Comments

An alfajor is one of the most popular cookies in South America. The cookie part is soft like a shortbread cookie and the filling is dulce de leche. For Mother’s Day I wanted to make something that reminds me of my mom.... Continue reading →

Brownie Alfajores

by SandraWidick // April 23, 2021 // No Comments

Yes, you read that right : “Brownie Alfajores”, sounds weird, right? but you should trust me in this one. We know that alfajor cookies have 2 parts : shortbread cookies and dulce de leche filling which is a milk-based caramel... Continue reading →

Alfajor Tart

by SandraWidick // March 11, 2021 // No Comments

I’ve been asked many times if there is just one type of alfajor cookies and the answer is no. In South America you’ll find Peruvian, Colombian, Argentinian, etc.. different versions of alfajores. All of them have a different twist and... Continue reading →

Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Bars

by SandraWidick // February 19, 2021 // No Comments

Cheesecake is one of the most popular and delicious desserts so I decided to create a version where I use homemade dulce de leche. This time I am using the baking method where the only ingredient you need to make... Continue reading →

Churro Alfajores

by SandraWidick // January 8, 2021 // No Comments

If you visit my blog for a while, you know I enjoy baking alfajores and I’m always trying to come out with new flavors. Alfajores are made with regular flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, egg yolks and other simple ingredients and... Continue reading →

Dulce de Leche Cones

by SandraWidick // December 17, 2020 // No Comments

These treats are perfect for your Christmas cookie box or cookie swap because they are different than your regular cookies, taste delicious and they keep well for many days. They taste even better a day or two after making them. ... Continue reading →

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