The cookies of Asia Karla Lee
Discover a diverse range of delicious cookies packed with unique flavors, ranging from sweet ube crinkles to savory murukkus.
Kleicha (Iraq) Main ingredients: dough, nuts, dates, sesame seeds Kleicha is a fragile cookie loaded with nuts and a spread of date paste. The cookies can be shaped like crescents or full moons to represent the arrival of Spring. Most often, people eat Kleicha during special ceremonies, like weddings, or casually as dessert.
IRAQ
Almond Cookies (Hong Kong) Main ingredients: almond flour, almond extract, butter, sugar, water Each bite of a Chinese almond cookie comes with a burst of buttery almond flavor, suitable for those who prefer a sweet and simple cookie. Chinese almond cookies are often eaten during Chinese New Year and as snacks and desserts. Many people eat these cookies believing that it will bring good fortune. The cookies originated in Hong Kong but are also very popular in China.
INDIA
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