By Devi Poojari
November 15, 2023
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A cookie isn’t simply something that accompanies coffee or a snack to much on when you want a treat – the idea of a cookie is different to various cultures around the world. Here are eight delicious types of baked confections you might know.
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India’s nankhatai are buttery, shortbread cookies enriched with ghee or clarified butter – a popular dipping snack for chai.
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This shell-shaped cookie from France has a texture similar to that of sponge cake, only with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.
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Deriving its name from a key ingredient – almond flour, the Italian cookie is what can be best described as a macaroon that is almond flavoured, with a crisp-chewy texture.
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An Argentinian shortbread cookie sandwich stuffed with dulce de leche, this breakfast cookie is decadent when eaten after being rolled in coconut flakes.
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Another sandwich cookie, this time from the USA, these cakey cookies are held together by a whipped cream or frosting filling.
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This Christmas special English classic is a popular confection flavoured with dry ginger, nutmeg and cloves for the perfect wintery treat.
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A round cookie with the texture of a waffle, this Dutch treat is two thin sheets of baked cookie stuck together with a sticky caramel sauce, best enjoyed with coffee.
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The oblong-shaped, twice-baked biscotti is a Tuscan biscuit typically eaten for dessert, after a meal, along with a cup of strong espresso for company.
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