Cookies and sweets are an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Explore this collection of 15 CNY cookie recipes to ring in the New Year with delicious treats everyone will love!
The Chinese New Year is a time of joy, togetherness, and of course, delicious treats. Dive into the festive spirit with this handpicked collection of over 15 mouthwatering Chinese New Year cookie recipes, perfect for ringing in the Lunar New Year!
As we bid farewell to the calendar New Year on January 1st, the anticipation for Chinese New Year begins. The Lunar New Year typically falls between late January and mid-February each year.
Food takes center stage in the celebrations - especially snacks, cookies and sweets. What are your favorite Chinese New Year cookies?
Certain cookies hold significant meaning. Take, for example, Pineapple Jam Tarts where the word "pineapple" in the Hokkien dialect (“ong lai’) sounds like the phrase "prosperity" has arrived". Thus, pineapple tarts are often served as they are believed to usher in prosperity and good fortune.
Peanuts symbolize good health and longevity, making Chinese Peanut Cookies a sought-after delight during this season. Additionally, the coin-like appearance of Almond cookies associates them with the symbolism of wealth.
These cookies are perfect for gifting during the Lunar New Year season or any time throughout the year. Naturally, they are also a delightful treat to enjoy at home!
Here is a collection of over 15 of the best Chinese New Year cookies for you to try.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Lunar New Year!
新年快乐
CHINESE PEANUT COOKIES
Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly crumbly, these traditional peanut cookies melt in your mouth with every bite.
Get the recipe for Chinese Peanut Cookies
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Enjoy the rich almond essence in these effortlessly crafted Chinese Almond Cookies! Crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside, they’re a classic treat for any occasion.
Learn how to make Chinese Almond Cookies
PINEAPPLE JAM TARTS
A festive favorite, these buttery, flaky tarts are topped with sweet pineapple jam, symbolizing prosperity for the new year. A must-have for your Chinese New Year cookie spread!
Try this Pineapple Jam Tarts recipe
CHINESE NEW YEAR COOKIES by Constellation Inspiration
This stunning trio includes Blank Canvas Shortbread, Chinese New Year Shaker Cookies, and Chewy Sesame Cookies—each a unique addition to your celebration.
Find the recipes for these Chinese New Year Cookies
CHINESE WALNUT COOKIES by Daily Cooking Quest
Packed with nutty goodness and a hint of sesame seeds, these Chinese Walnut Cookies are both crunchy and flavorful.
Check out the recipe for these Chinese Walnut Cookies
TAPIOCA COCONUT COOKIES (KUIH BANGKIT SANTAN) by What to Cook Today
Made with tapioca starch and coconut cream, these aromatic cookies melt in your mouth and are a classic treat for the Lunar New Year.
Get the Kuih Bangkit recipe here
HOMEMADE FORTUNE COOKIES by My Cooking Journey
Craft your own personalized fortune cookies with just a few simple ingredients. Add custom messages for a fun and festive twist.
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Get the step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Fortune Cookies
CHINESE ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES by Vegan in the Freezer
Softly crunchy and bursting with almond flavor, these cookies combine two beloved classics into one irresistible treat.
Try this Chinese Almond Butter Cookie recipe
BLACK SESAME SHORTBREAD COOKIES by Little Sweet Baker
Rich, buttery shortbread cookies with a toasty flavor from roasted black sesame seeds. Perfect for tea time!
Check out this Black Sesame Shortbread Cookies recipe
ONE BITE PINE NUT COOKIES by Yummy Workshop
These cute mini cookies may be small in size but deliver huge flavor! Enjoy these one-bite cookies with a cup of freshly brewed Chinese tea. Perfection!
Get the recipe for One Bite Pine Nut Cookies
NASTAR (PINEAPPLE COOKIES) by V for Veggy
Indulge in these delightful tarts that melt in your mouth, filled with pineapple jam infused with a touch of cinnamon and cloves.
These are similiar to the Pineapple Jam Tarts linked above, with the pineapple jam inside instead of on the top!
Learn how to make Nastar Pineapple Cookies
BROWN BUTTER CHINESE WALNUT COOKIES by Yummy Workshop
Crumbly and rich, these cookies take traditional walnut cookies to the next level with nutty brown butter flavor.
Try this Brown Butter Chinese Walnut Cookie recipe
CHOW MEIN NOODLE COOKIES by Wanna Come With
A fun and indulgent treat made with crispy chow mein noodles, chocolate, and butterscotch—a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Get the Chow Mein Noodle Cookies recipe
BUTTER COOKIE WITH BLACK SESAME by China Sichuan Food
These classic butter cookies are light, crumbly, and enhanced with the nutty flavor of black sesame seeds.
Check out the Butter Cookie with Black Sesame recipe
SALTED EGG YOLKS & CURRY LEAVES COOKIES by Daily Cooking Quest
A delicious combination of sweet and savory. There's something magical about the combination of salted egg yolks and curry leaves.
Get the Salted Egg Yok Cookies recipe
