In Latin American countries, especially Colombia, and in Spain, it is commonly made during Holy Week and the Christmas season.

Ingredients vary by region, but usually consist of a flour-based batter fried in oil and dusted with sugar.

Hojuelas are typically made with wheat flour, eggs, water, and half a cup or less of orange juice.

[citation needed] "Miel sobre hojuelas" is a Spanish saying analogous to the English expression "Icing on the cake".

Supposedly, the expression emerged when people added honey over hojuelas rather than sugar, and enjoyed the taste even more.