Cajeta- Mexican Candy

To add some variety to your usual holiday cakes and cookies, try incorporating some Cajeta, a Mexican "milk candy." Even though it is similar in flavor to caramel, they are made very differently. Caramel is made by cooking sugar very slowly and cajeta is made by cooking sweetened milk very slowly. There is a bit more to it than that, but overall it's very simple to make. Cajeta is traditionally made with goat's milk, but cow's milk is an acceptable substitute. I prefer to use both. Cajeta is often used in Mexican candy bars and as cake filling, but I love to eat it right off of the spoon.

Virtual Cookie Exchange- Our Guide to South American food has a great recipe to share with us for Alfajores .You'll be instantly addicted to these crisp buttery cookies sandwiched together with soft, rich caramel. And they keep well which makes them perfect for gifting.