Filled with jams, caramel, almonds and covered in powdered sugar, these cookies from around the world will find the nearest bakery and expand your horizons.
Biscotti are also popular to have with tea or coffee in Italy. They can be plain, or filled with almonds, chocolate chips, pistachios…or all three!
In China, a sweet treat to check out is the Chinese Almond Cookie. These crispy cookies are heavy on the almond aspect — made with almond flour, almond extract, and sliced almond.
Danish Butter Cookies are a Dutch holiday staple. They famously come in those blue tins (the ones that your grandma may keep sewing supplies in), and are baked with vanilla and almond flour.
In Finland, Finnish Pinwheels get their name for their whimsical shape, with a sugary plum filling baked into them.
Kueh Tarts are super popular in Malaysia and Singapore. Sometimes called Pineapple Tarts, these cookies are crumbly and packed with homemade pineapple filling.
Contrary to what its name may have you believe, the Italian rainbow flag cookies originated in New York. Each almond-based sponge cake layer is separated by a light fruity spread (typically apricot or raspberry) and topped with chocolate icing.
Macarons are very popular in France. These sandwich cookies are light and filled with ganache.
Madeleines are another popular French cookie. They look like seashells, and require a special pan to bake them to perfection.
Mexican Cinnamon Cookies, also known as Reganadas, are traditionally offered on during the Day of the Dead.
Pizzelles are a classic Italian dessert during the holidays. These delicate cookies are covered in powdered sugar, and look like snowflakes. They’re made with an iron similar to ones used for waffles, but much thinner.
Raspberry Linzer Cookies are traditional Austrian fare. They usually include a star, flower or heart shape (whether it is the shape of the cookie or the fruity filling).
Shiroi Koibito, light biscuits with white chocolate filling, are popular in Japan.
In the Netherlands, Stroopwafels are sweet and gooey. These sandwich-like treats are filled with a caramel center.
