cookies Recipes
17 delicious cookies recipes from around the world
French Macarons
Delicate, airy almond meringue cookies with a crisp shell and chewy interior, sandwiched with a rich ganache or creamy buttercream. These Parisian jewels are a true test of patisserie skill.
Kartoshka (Russian Chocolate Potato Candies)
A beloved no-bake Russian sweet treat resembling small potatoes, made from crushed cookies, butter, cocoa, condensed milk, and nuts. It's a fun, easy dessert that kids often help prepare.
Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Butter Cookies)
Kourabiedes are traditional Greek butter cookies, known for their incredibly crumbly texture and rich almond flavor. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a staple during the Christmas holidays, generously dusted with powdered sugar.
Melomakarona (Greek Honey Walnut Cookies)
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas cookies, characterized by their soft, crumbly texture, warm spice notes, and a rich soaking in honey syrup. They are typically made with olive oil, making them suitable for fasting periods.
Pryaniki (Russian Honey Spice Cookies)
Soft, fragrant Russian honey spice cookies, traditionally sweetened and flavored with a warm spice blend. These pryaniki are delightful served with tea.
Vanillekipferl (German Vanilla Crescents)
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth German vanilla crescent cookies, a beloved Christmas tradition. These buttery, almond-infused cookies are lightly sweetened and dusted with vanilla sugar.
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
Delicate and fragrant German cinnamon star cookies, a classic Christmas treat. These cookies feature a crisp almond base topped with a sweet meringue glaze.
Maamoul
Lebanese filled cookies - semolina cookies with dates or nuts. Easter and Eid.
Maamoul
Traditional Lebanese filled semolina cookies, often made for Easter and Eid celebrations. These delightful cookies feature a crumbly semolina dough encasing a sweet date or spiced nut filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Alfajores
Argentine dulce de leche sandwich cookies - tender, melt-in-your-mouth cornstarch cookies filled with rich caramel and coated in coconut. A quintessential treat for 'merienda' (afternoon tea).
Alfajores Peruanos
Delicate, crumbly Peruvian cookies made with a tender dough, sandwiched together with rich dulce de leche (manjar blanco), and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet treat.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
The quintessential American chocolate chip cookie, just like the original Toll House recipe. These cookies boast perfectly crispy edges and a delightfully chewy center, a testament to their invention in 1938.
Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
These traditional Mexican wedding cookies, also known as polvorones, are incredibly tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delights. They are characterized by their delicate texture and are generously coated in powdered sugar, making them a perfect sweet treat for celebrations.
Chebakia
Chebakia are traditional Moroccan sesame cookies, shaped like flowers, deep-fried to a golden crisp, and then soaked in honey. They are a quintessential sweet treat, especially popular during Ramadan.
Ghriba Bahla (Moroccan Cracked Cookies)
Authentic Moroccan Ghriba Bahla are delightful, crumbly cookies characterized by their signature cracked surface. Infused with the nutty flavors of sesame and almonds, these cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of traditional Moroccan mint tea.
Kaab el Ghzal (Moroccan Gazelle Horns)
Delicate, crescent-shaped pastries filled with a fragrant almond paste, a classic Moroccan sweet treat often served during celebrations and special occasions. The name translates to 'gazelle horns' due to their distinctive shape.
ANZAC Biscuits
A cherished Australian and New Zealand military legacy, these ANZAC biscuits are golden, chewy, and deeply flavored with butterscotch notes, thanks to oats, coconut, and a touch of golden syrup. Traditionally made to last without spoiling, they are perfect for any occasion.