12 Cookies from Around the World That Will Make You Crave Adventure
Cookies are a universal treat, but every culture has its unique spin on this beloved dessert. In this article, we invite you on a delicious journey with 12 cookies from around the world that will ignite your sense of adventure. From the delicate flavors of Japanese matcha cookies to the spicy warmth of Lebanese Ma’amoul, each recipe tells a story of tradition and taste. Get ready to explore diverse flavors and textures that will inspire your baking and satisfy your cravings!
Alfajores Argentinos
Alfajores Argentinos are popular sandwich cookies from Argentina made with simple shortbread dough and stuffed with rich dulce de leche. This simple, melt-in-your-mouth cookie is perfect for an afternoon treat or a gift and is easy to make at home!
Shortbread Cookies with Jam
Sables, or Shortbread Cookies with Jam, are a delicious cookie sandwich usually topped with powdered sugar and filled with some type of jam. These shortbread cookies are delicious in all contexts, whether it’s to taste the culture of Algeria or simply to impress at your next Christmas party.
Italian Pistachio Cookie Recipe
This recipe for Italian Pistachio Cookies uses only 5 ingredients. The cookies are soft and share the tastes of pistachio and lemon. They are great for a quick cookie recipe any time of the year, and the green color also makes them a great fit for Christmas dessert!
Easy Cocadas (Coconut Macaroons) Recipe
Cocadas are a cookie made with coconut, sweetened condensed milk and (optional) macadamia nuts! This recipe is quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious. This recipe is a great gluten free treat as well.
Maamoul Cookies with Date Filling from Bahrain
Maamoul Cookies are semolina flour cookies filled with date paste. The cookies are formed by placing the dough in a specific Maamoul Cookie mold.
Sheqerpare (Albanian Shortbread Cookies)
Sheqerpare (Albanian cookies) are shortbread-type cookies soaked in a syrup made from sugar and water. They are typically served alongside rak’i to visiting guests in the household!
Armenian Tahini Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies made with tahini paste and walnuts. Not too sweet, but definitely delicious. These tahini cookies are best served with a glass of milk!
Sesame Tahini Cookies
Sesame Tahini Cookies are chewy delicious gluten-free cookies with a Middle Eastern flavor. Instead of butter, tahini paste is used to add a rich nutty taste.
Miso Butter Cookies
Crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth, these Miso Butter Cookies make an insanely delicious afternoon treat! They hit the salty-sweet notes with a serious depth of flavor. You need just 7 pantry ingredients for these easy slice-and-bake cookies.
Matcha Cookies
Enjoy your afternoon tea with these crisp and buttery Matcha Cookies. The unique flavor combination of matcha and white chocolate is surprisingly delightful!
Cherry Blossom Cookies
Celebrate the magic of spring with these crispy and buttery Cherry Blossom Cookies. Topped with edible salt-pickled sakura buds, these cookies are infused with the heavenly fragrance and flavor of Japanese cherry blossoms.
Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
This cookie recipe is made with pecans and exhibits an almost shortbread-like texture that we LOVE. With just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of active work, you’ll love these melt-in-your-mouth Buttery Pecan Snowball cookies!
