Hojarascas from Tarija are delicious puff pastry cookies, sugar, and cinnamon that melt in your mouth. Their crunchy texture and cinnamon flavor make them the perfect accompaniment for an afternoon coffee.
Hojarascas from Tarija are a traditional Bolivian sweet, perfect for accompanying your afternoon coffee.
Their crunchy texture and delicate flavor make them a unique delight that everyone will enjoy. Making them at home is a simple and rewarding process, so go ahead and try them!
Hojarascas from Tarija
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of Flour
Dulce de leche
2 tablespoons of Unmelted butter
½ cup of Salty water
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare these succulent dulce de leche-filled cookies, start by kneading the flour together with the butter and salty water until you get a smooth and manageable dough.
Step 2 : Then, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it is very thin.
Step 3 : Next, cut the dough into medallion shapes and gently prick them with a fork before placing them on a baking sheet greased with butter.
Step 4 : Once the medallions are ready, bake at a high temperature for approximately 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Step 5 : When removing from the oven, it is important to let the cookies cool completely before filling them generously with dulce de leche and pairing them up to enjoy this delicious treat.













