{"id":236,"date":"2017-11-13T12:06:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T11:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=236"},"modified":"2024-09-30T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T16:15:34","slug":"top-spanish-christmas-sweets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Spanish Christmas Sweets &#038; Where to Find Them in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Walk through any market or peer into any bakery, and you&rsquo;ll find a special variety of treats that Spaniards crave during the holidays.<strong> We can&rsquo;t live without these top Spanish Christmas sweets<\/strong>&mdash;and we bet you&rsquo;ll love them too!<p>Spain has lots of delicious food and fun things to do and see all year round, and the holidays are no exception. If you&rsquo;re visiting <a href=\"\/blog\/madrid-at-christmas\/\">Madrid at Christmas time<\/a>, you&rsquo;re sure to notice the elaborate light displays and the traditional Belenes (Nativity scenes) adorning shop windows. Equally significant are the traditional festive sweets waiting to be enjoyed at the <a href=\"\/blog\/5-best-bakeries-in-madrid\/\">best pastry shops and bakeries in Madrid<\/a>. With so much variety, it can be hard to know what to try, and where.<\/p><p>Read along for our guide on finding the best Spanish Christmas sweets, and where to get your hands on them.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_34993\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6063res.jpg\" alt=\"spanish sweets on display\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6063res.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6063res-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6063res-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_6063res-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">It&rsquo;s the most wonderful time of the year! Photo credit: Mary Kresge<\/figcaption><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-676bb8dc51abf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-676bb8dc51abf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Turron\" title=\"Turr&oacute;n\">Turr&oacute;n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Polvoron\" title=\"Polvor&oacute;n\">Polvor&oacute;n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Mantecados\" title=\"Mantecados\">Mantecados<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Roscon_de_Reyes\" title=\"Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes\">Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Marzipan\" title=\"Marzipan\">Marzipan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/top-spanish-christmas-sweets\/#Pestinos\" title=\"Pesti&ntilde;os\">Pesti&ntilde;os<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turron\"><\/span><em>Turr&oacute;n<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>This delicious candy bar of Moorish origin has been popular for centuries. There are many different kinds of <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em> that occupy entire walls in any Spanish supermarket in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day.<\/p><p>Don&rsquo;t miss out on the <em>Jijona (Xixona)<\/em> or <em>Alicante<\/em> varieties. Hard <em>Alicante<\/em> (or <em>turr&oacute;n duro<\/em>) is a thick, brittle mass of eggs, honey, sugar and almonds, that miraculously come together to create a crunchy almond nougat candy.<\/p><p><em>Jijona<\/em> (or <em>turr&oacute;n blando<\/em>) is a ground almond paste. The addition of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-buy-olive-oil-madrid\/\">olive oil<\/a> softens it so it has a smooth consistency similar to taffy. Other varieties include chocolate, raisins with rum, whiskey, truffles, coffee, fruits, etc. <em>Turr&oacute;n<\/em>&nbsp;really is one of the essential Spanish Christmas sweets.<\/p><h3><strong>Where to buy <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casamira.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa Mira<\/a>, famous for their <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em> and other delectable sweets, and also renowned for its stunning window displays. The shop&rsquo;s got a rotating display carousel that pulls in crowds, all just to check out its beauty.<\/p><p><strong>Insider&rsquo;s tip: <\/strong>While you can certainly find <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em> and most other sweets on our list in your everyday grocery store, it&rsquo;s worth the splurge to get them from a mom-and-pop shop!<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34991\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539.jpg\" alt=\"turron\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0539-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">A selection of <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em>, one of the most traditional Spanish Christmas sweets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polvoron\"><\/span><em>Polvor&oacute;n<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><em>Polvorones<\/em> are shortbread cookies famous for their crumbly consistency. Spaniards traditionally make them with flour, sugar, milk and nuts. They are also found in a variety of flavors (vanilla, cinnamon, lemon, etc.).<\/p><p>They have a subtle, distinct melt-in-your-mouth texture, hence their Spanish name of &ldquo;powdery cake.&rdquo; You can find the best <em>polvorones<\/em>&nbsp;in Spain&rsquo;s southern region of Andalusia. One bite and you&rsquo;ll realize why the recipe hasn&rsquo;t changed for centuries!<\/p><h3><strong>Where to buy <em>polvorones<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.laduquesita.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Duquesita<\/a>, one of the most beautiful and quintessential sweets shops in Madrid since 1914.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_35000\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones.jpg\" alt=\"stack of spanish sweets\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/polvorones-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Two things you&rsquo;re guaranteed to find everywhere you look during the holidays in Spain: <em>turr&oacute;n<\/em> and <em>polvorones<\/em>. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Tamorlan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tamorlan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mantecados\"><\/span><em>Mantecados<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Similar to <em>polvorones<\/em>, these light and crumbly cookies are made from <em>manteca <\/em>(pig lard) and <em>lots<\/em> of sugar! They come in many flavors but the most typical are cinnamon and aniseed.<\/p><p>Two towns in Andalusia, Antequera and Estepa, both lay claim to first producing these delightful delicacies. You can spot them wrapped in brightly colored cellophane in the Spanish dessert boxes at Christmas&mdash;you can&rsquo;t miss them!<\/p><h3><strong>Where to buy <em>mantecados<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/el-horno-de-san-onofre.negocio.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Horno de San Onofre<\/a>, located not far from Sol.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_34996\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1034px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2996256919_779e005480_b.jpg\" alt=\"Mantecados\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2996256919_779e005480_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2996256919_779e005480_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2996256919_779e005480_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2996256919_779e005480_b-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\"><em>Mantecados<\/em> are often enjoyed with coffee or a glass of sweet wine. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jlastras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javier Lastras<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roscon_de_Reyes\"><\/span><em>Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/roscon-de-reyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes<\/em><\/a>, or Kings&rsquo; Cake, is a traditional Spanish pastry enjoyed during the holiday season, especially on Three Kings&rsquo; Day. It&rsquo;s a ring-shaped sweet bread often adorned with candied fruits, symbolizing the crowns of the three wise men. The cake is also a favorite because inside there&rsquo;s a hidden surprise, usually a small figurine or trinket, symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the person who discovers it in their slice.<\/p><div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\r\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lhunv-79elbk h-full\">\r\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-lhunv-1n7m0yu\">\r\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\r\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-31\">\r\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\r\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\r\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\r\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\r\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\r\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dfa5fea8-4200-4ad1-b69d-d067c49bc3dd\">\r\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_35004\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7419res.jpg\" alt=\"piece of kings cake\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7419res.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7419res-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7419res-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_7419res-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Nothing quite like a <em>Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes<\/em>, or Kings&rsquo; Cake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><h3>Where to buy <em>Rosc&oacute;n de Reyes<\/em><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pastelerialamallorquina.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Mallorquina<\/a>, one of Madrid&rsquo;s most famous spots for sweets (since 1894!)<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marzipan\"><\/span>Marzipan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Toledo is only a short <a href=\"\/blog\/a-culture-packed-day-trip-to-toledo-from-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">day trip from Madrid<\/a> and is the Spanish capital of <em>mazap&aacute;n&nbsp;<\/em>(marzipan sweets). A pasty blend of almonds, egg yolk and sugar, marzipan is always one of the most popular Spanish Christmas sweets at the table.<\/p><p>Madrid shows off its homemade marzipan in creative shapes and figurines in its store windows. They make such beautiful decorations that you almost hesitate to eat them!<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_34998\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058.jpg\" alt=\"marzapan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_5058-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Marzipan is a popular treat not only in Spain, but across many differnt countries and cultures.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><strong>Where to buy marzipan<\/strong><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguapasteleriadelpozo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Antigua Pasteler&iacute;a del Pozo<\/a>, another classic sweets shop in Madrid. They date back to 1830!<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pestinos\"><\/span><em>Pesti&ntilde;os<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Typical of Andalusia, <em>pesti&ntilde;os<\/em> are a traditional Spanish Christmas sweet popular this time of year. The dough is usually flavored with aniseed or&nbsp;sesame seed and&nbsp;fried in olive oil. Depending on your region and family tradition you might drench the crunchy cookies in local honey, or cover them in sugar. Regardless of their preparation, they are sure to be irresistible.<\/p><h3><strong>Where to buy <em>pesti&ntilde;os<\/em><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"Hhmu2e wDYxhc NFQFxe viOShc LKPcQc\" data-md=\"16\" data-hveid=\"CBQQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiiy4HSxIiDAxUcQkEAHXM9ACoQhyh6BAgUEAA\">\r\n<div class=\"Ftghae iirjIb DaSCDf\">\r\n<div class=\"SPZz6b\">\r\n<p class=\"qrShPb pXs6bb PZPZlf gbVAKd q8U8x aTI8gc\" data-dtype=\"d3ifr\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiiy4HSxIiDAxUcQkEAHXM9ACoQ3B0oAHoECBQQAQ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pastelerianunos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasteler&iacute;a Nunos<\/a>, located not far from Retiro Park (only one of <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/instagrammable-places-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>the<\/em> most Instagrammable places in Madrid)<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-attrid=\"kc:\/collection\/knowledge_panels\/local_reviewable:star_score\" data-md=\"101\" data-hveid=\"CCUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiiy4HSxIiDAxUcQkEAHXM9ACoQjdMGegQIJRAA\">\r\n<div class=\"CJQ04\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_35002\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582.jpg\" alt=\"bread sweets with honey\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PanCadiz_Pestinos-DSC01582-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Originally from Andalusia, <em>pesti&ntilde;os<\/em> are now enjoyed all over Spain. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User_talk:El_Pantera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">El Pantera<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><p><em>This blog post was updated on September 30, 2024.<\/em><\/p><\/p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6813,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6673} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6812} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":6718} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":893} --><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:block {\"ref\":12373} \/-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walk through any market or peer into any bakery, and you&rsquo;ll find a special variety of treats that Spaniards crave during the holidays. 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