15 Most Famous Cookies Around The World

Cookies make excellent presents, and a bonus is the heavenly scent they leave in the kitchen. Cookies come in a wide variety of flavours, shapes, and textures, and differ depending on where in the world you are. Every place has some famous cookies.

Cookies still remind us of the good old days when we didn’t have to think about college or the future, whether they were crisp and crunchy or fluffy and gooey. Although you may assume as you continue to read about Oreos or peanut butter cookies, there are so many famous cookies from around the world that are worth trying.

Here are 15 most famous cookies around the world.

1. Afghan Biscuits ( New Zealand )

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From cornflakes, these chocolate-covered chocolate numbers get an extra crunch.

2. Koloocheh (Iran)

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Koloocheh are typical Iranian famous cookies that consist of a crunchy shell and a short, soft interior and are typically round-shaped. Usually, the surface is prepared with essential butter and flour dough, but it is also intricately decorated with a typical pattern of stamps.

3. Kleicha (Iraq)

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Kleicha is known as Iraq’s national cookie. These pinwheel cookies are filled with a spiced walnut date spread and have a flaky dough similar to puff pastry.

4. Italian Sprinkle Cookies (Italy)

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As the name indicates, this is a cookie from Italy. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but they are well worth it. This recipe goes back generations-Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York.

5. Shortbread cookies (Scotland)

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The ratio of butter or shortening to flour is very high for shortbread cookies, hence the term “short.” They vary from butter cookies in that they have lower amounts of flour and sugar, giving them a more crumbly and tender texture. Originating in Scotland, these classic cookies go back to mediaeval times.

6. Lebkuchen, Chocolate-Glazed Almond Spice Cookies (Germany)

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Originating in Germany, Lebkuchen is most famous cookies made during Christmas for feast. The cookie is made of decadent chocolate with almonds.

7. Biscuit rose de Reims (France)

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Biscuit rose de Reims, or rose biscuit is a traditional French dessert made since 1691 in Reims, France. Rose refers to its colour, not its taste, in the dessert name. Because it is baked twice, the process provides it with a distinctive crunchy consistency, making it a perfect champagne accompaniment.

8. Linzer (Austria)

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Linzer Cookies are an outstanding nutty and fruity balance. These tasty cookie sandwiches are nothing short of heaven, originating in Linz, Austria. They use the same dough as the Linzertorte, their more common predecessor. The dough is cut out into circular shapes and baked rather than forming a crust as for the torte. In between the two soft and buttery almond-based cookies, sweet jam is then sandwiched.

9. Hazelnut Macarons (France)

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Hazelnut Macarons are smooth, hazelnutty, fudgy and very delicious. This recipe for Hazelnut Macarons is very indulging, rich and decadent, particularly the macaron filling.

10. Spritz cookies (Germany)

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Traditionally, these German famous cookies are served during Christmas time. They’re designed to make intricate patterns by squirting the dough through a cookie press. Spritz cookies, including almond, peanut butter, orange, chocolate, and more will come in a variety of colours and flavours. For a festive treat, dip them in chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles.

11. Krumkakes ( Norway)

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Krumkakes are Cream-Filled Wafer Cookies. Norwegian waffle cookies are made from flour, butter, sugar, eggs and milk. A unique decorative two-sided iron griddle, or the Sicilian cannolo, or similar to a waffle iron, is typically used to bake thin round cakes from the Italian pizzelle.

12. Tahini Cookie ( Israel)

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Tahini cookies are a Middle Eastern treat, crunchy and just slightly sweet, made with tahini sesame paste, sugar, butter and flour. Either pine nuts, sesame seeds, or almonds are often topped over the cookies. Pairing them with a big glass of milk is suggested.

13. Zefir (Russia)

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Many people around the world do not recognise Zefir, but in Russia, this dessert is one of the famous cookies. They are light and airy marshmallows that are flavoured with fruit and are perfect for someone with a sweet tooth. Zefir is not usually made at home because when you can easily buy them at any grocery store in Russia, there is no need to waste time in the kitchen baking them.

14. Speculaas (Netherlands )

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Speculaas are molded ginger cookies, also called speculoos. They are type of spiced shortcrust biscuit, usually baked in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and around Christmas in Germany and Austria for consumption on or just before St Nicholas’ day.

15. Brigadeiros ( Brazil)

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Brigadeiros, like truffles and a famous Brazilian cake, are creamy chocolate fudge balls. Brigaferios are an easy recipe to whip up within a matter of minutes, with less than 5 ingredients. Brigadeiros can also be rolled up in nuts, coconut shavings, or powdered sugar, though chocolate sprinkles are the most popular topping.