known as galleta, galleta de campaña or galleta con grasa. Galletas dulces have a layer of caramel and sugar on top and are known as bizcochos in Uruguay Margaritas: They are a variation of croissants found both in Uruguay and Argentina. The ends are joined together, leaving some space in the middle for a sweet filling (pastry cream, dulce de membrillo or dulce de leche). They have sugar on top of the pastry and the filling. Margaritas get their name from the flower they resemble (a daisy, known in Spanish as "margarita"). Ojitos : A kind of round cookie with a space in the middle filled with dulce de membrillo, also from Uruguay. Pan con grasa: Another kind of bizcocho found in Uruguay, is a type of bread, also known as the cañón. Polvorones : Another kind of cookie that can be plain, flavoured with cocoa, or made with half plain dough and half cocoa flavoured. Polvorones originated in Spain. Sponge cake: Sponge cake is called bizcocho in Spain. It may be made with chocolate, lemon, yoghurt, etc. Vigilantes : Another sweet variation of croissants. They are long and thin, with sugar on top. By country Costa Rica In Costa Rica, bizcochos are made with masa, spices, and/or cheese. They are eaten as a snack, especially during coffee breaks. Mexico In Mexico, bizcocho is commonly used as a synonym for pan dulce. It can also be used as a flirtatious compliment to a good looking woman or, less commonly, a handsome man ("Goodbye, bizcocho!"). In some parts, however, it is a very vulgar term, referring to a person's genitals (mainly female) and not used in polite company. Uruguay Bizcochos are one of the most intrinsic traditions of the Uruguayan culture. They are the inseparable "companions" of mate, coffee, café con leche, or tea for breakfast or the merienda (afternoon tea). They are also common in meetings with friends, especially those taking place in parks, squares, beaches or along the coastline in ramblas (an avenue bordering the coast with pedestrian areas on each side) such as the ones in Montevideo. Bizcochos are sold not only at panaderías (bakeries), but also at specialized shops called bizcocherías. Puerto Rico (U.S.) Any type of cake, unless otherwise having a specific name (example: tres leches), is termed a bizcocho. See also List of cakes List of cookies List of pastries References Cakes Latin American cuisine