Peanut Butter Cookies With Maple Glaze

by SandraWidick // November 4, 2022 // Comments off

It’s Christmas time (because Mariah Carey says so… lol) so I’m starting my Holiday baking with cookies that I love to have when I make my cookie boxes for Christmas. These cookies have been a hit during the years and... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Alfajores With Pumpkin Spice Dulce Leche Filling

by SandraWidick // October 5, 2022 // Comments off

Happy October friends! We’re in the spooky month of the year and my first recipe for this special season is this delicious new alfajores recipe that you will love! These cookies are made with pumpkin puree, spices, vanilla, cornstarch, etc.... Continue reading →

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 →

Chocolate Strawberry Cookies

by SandraWidick // March 9, 2021 // Comments off

Chocolate and strawberries are a great match. These cookies have a rich chocolate flavor, they remind me of shortbread cookies. The strawberry filling is a buttercream made with freeze dried strawberries, sugar, cream ad vanilla. Let’s start with the recipe... Continue reading →

Churro Alfajores

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

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 →

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 12, 2020 // Comments off

Last week when I went grocery shopping I found these Candy Cane Hershey’s Kisses chocolates. I’ve never had them before, so I bought them to make cookies! These cookies are VERY easy to make, you just need to chill your... Continue reading →

Argentinian Alfajores (Marplatenses)

by SandraWidick // October 28, 2020 // Comments off

Alfajores are very popular in South America and each country has their own favorite version. Theses alfajores are originally from Mar de la Plata- Argentina and sold everywhere. You can even find these type of alfajores in stores and airports... Continue reading →

Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Filled With Dulce de Leche

by SandraWidick // August 27, 2020 // Comments off

This is another perfect recipe that you should have on your cookies baking list. These treats are packed with toasted walnuts, dark cocoa powder and cinnamon. They are filled with dulce de leche. I think all the flavors work really... Continue reading →

Pantry Cookies

by SandraWidick // May 29, 2020 // Comments off

I always have snacks at home like dried fruit, nuts and chips. Also, because of my baking I have different kinds of chocolate chips and chunks. Today, I decided to show you how to bake one of my favorite treats... Continue reading →

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