These soft cookies are divine on their own, but when paired with guava jam, they reach a whole new level of deliciousness.

Enter the guava and cheese cookies from Paola Velez’s new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store, which are unexpected and easy to prepare.

When you order, they’re crushed into a bowl and hot cinnamon and guava-flavoured syrup is poured over the top. For the buñuelos, put all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and make a well in ...