Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Bars

by SandraWidick // February 19, 2021 // Comments off

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 // 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 →

Dulce de Leche Cones

by SandraWidick // December 17, 2020 // Comments off

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 →

Hot Chocolate Alfajor Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 1, 2020 // Comments off

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 →

Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // October 21, 2020 // Comments off

Dulce de leche is a very popular treat in South America. It is a milk-based caramel. You can find it at the stores (my favorite brand La Lechera) or you can make your own boiling a can of condensed milk... 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 →

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 →

Walnut Alfajores

by SandraWidick // August 6, 2020 // Comments off

Alfajores are one of the most popular cookies in Peru. They are usually made with all-purpose flour and cornstarch but today I want to show you how we can replace the cornstarch part with walnuts. They are filled with dulce... Continue reading →

Chaja Cake

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

Chaja cake is the famous lucious and naughty cake of Uruguay. Layers of sponge cake, peaches, dulce de leche , meringue and cream make this cake the perfect treat for any celebration. Might look a little bit complicated to make... Continue reading →

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