If you are a sugar addict like me, then you understand the constant need for certain treats. Lucky for you, I know how to make a bunch of them! Keep reading if you would love to read on how to make my top three favorite sweets!

Cake Pops:     

Picture credit: Itzel Perez

These little balls of cake are not only super easy to make, but really convenient when you are planning a party, or you are in the mood for a treat on the go!

What you will need:

• Leftover cake scraps
• Frosting
• Chocolate, any is fine
• Cake pop sticks
• Sprinkles to decorate

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add the cake scraps, and a dab of frosting in the bowl
2. With your hand, crumble the pieces, and mix together to get a dough like texture
3. Form round balls with the dough, and poke stick through the center of the ball, and place on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes
4. Melt your chocolate by either microwaving it in 30 second intervals, or use the double boiler method
5. Take out the cake pops, and dip inside the chocolate for a nice coating and decorate with desired sprinkles and toppings.

Churros:

Not only is this recipe pretty easy, it is also one of my favorites as for the fact I love churros since they remind me of a simpler time.

What you will need:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine 1 cup of water with the butter or margarine and the salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Use a wooden spoon, and stir in flour.
3. Reduce the heat to low and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute.
4. Remove the dough from the heat and, while stirring constantly, gradually beat in the eggs into the dough.
5. Mix the sugar with the cinnamon on a plate and reserve.
6. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy, high-sided pot over medium-high heat until the oil reaches about 360 degrees F.
7. Add the churro dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large tip, and squeeze a 4- inch strip of dough into the hot oil. Repeat, frying 3 or 4 strips at a time. Fry the churros, turning them once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer the cooked churros to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
8. Roll churros on a plate with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Flan:  

Everyone loves a good-ole fashioned flan! Try making this easy, and delicious Mexican desert!

What you will need:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 5 large eggs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir sugar over medium-low heat until melted and golden, for about 15 minutes.
2. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking or souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom, and let it stand for 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients, and mix well.
4. Pour the mixture over caramelized sugar.
5. Place the dish in a larger baking pan, and pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in.
6. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle).
7. Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack, and cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.
8. Serve, and enjoy!