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    Published: May 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

    8 Malaysian Cookies That You Should Try

    If you didn't know, I am Malaysian! Yes, a true Malaysian who just happens to live in Spain. Like you and everybody else, I cherish all the fond memories that's somehow, always have some relations in one way or the other, with food.

    I've been sharing recipes here for a few years now and amongst them are these Malaysian cookies that I think you'd find them interesting enough to try. My family used to sell some of these cookies when I was growing up, and my sisters and I helped.

    They're not the typical cookies that you will find in the stores or bakeries outside Malaysia. They're the cookies to look for during festivities in my homeland country, or when we're bored (I mean, who doesn't bake cookies when they're bored, right?).

    Malaysia is a country with diversity in race and culture and you can see them in these cookies also.

    Let's check them out, shall we?


    1. Pineapple Tart Cookies

    Sweet pineapple jam rolled in soft buttery milky cookie. I make my own pineapple jam for these cookies, and it's actually easy to make. Combined with soft buttery milky taste, oh la la! My family used to sell them when I was growing up.

    Get the recipe


    2. Almond London

    Almond London cookies

    Honestly I don't know why the name Almond London (I don't think anybody knows!) but perhaps because they rhyme? Anyway, these are crispy cookies filled with whole almond and then coated with chocolate and then sprinkled with almond nibs. You just can't stop munching on them.

    Get the recipe


    3. Milky Arab Cookies

    Milky Arab cookies on a serving stand

    Oh these are just to die for! It's a 4 ingredients recipe, no eggs. They are super light, tender and when I say milky, they taste just that, and even more! The unique things about these cookies are there's no sugar in the dough, at all, but instead you roll them in powdered sugar once they're cooked. Yum!

    Get the recipe


    4. Half Moon Coconut Cookies

    halfmoon coconut cookies on a tray

    They are called half moon because of their shape. These are melt in your mouth coconut cookies. I just love the coconut taste in them, so delicious! Also, imagine the smell of whole house when these are being bake, yum!

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    5. Milky Cornflakes Cookies

    Yes, we love milky taste in our cookies! These just take a few ingredients and super easy to make. And fun! A perfect way to finish that box of cornflakes that's been there in the pantry since who knows when. Right?

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    6. Coconut Cookies

    Melt in your mouth coconut cookies, one of Malaysian well known classic cookies. The coconut flakes are dry fried/toasted, blended and then mixed with the dough to get that wonderful coconut flavour. And of course, then rolled in coconut flakes just for good measure. Simply yummy!

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    7. Sarawak Layer Cake (Kek Lapis Sarawak)

    Sarawak Layer cake portions

    Ok, yes I know this is not a cookie but trust me, you would want to make this! This cake is unique due to its colourful designs, which makes it what it is. I've modified the traditional recipe so that way less eggs are used. Do try!

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    8. Cashew Cookies

    Cashew nut cookies in a jar

    One of Malaysian traditional cookies with a milky twist that enhances the flavour. The cashew halves on top gives them an additional nice texture. These are so fun to make (and eat, of course!)

    Get the recipe

    Give them a try and let me know what you think! Do you happen to have similar looking-or-taste cookies in your country? Leave a comment below.

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