23 Of The World's Greatest Cookies

    Every country bakes an incredible cookie.

    1. Germany: Pfeffernüsse (Spice Cookies)

    2. New Zealand: Afghan Biscuits (Chocolate Cornflake Cookies)

    3. Italy: La Deliziosa (Hazelnut Cream Sandwich Cookies)

    4. Sweden: Shortbread Stars with Pearl Sugar

    5. Germany: Lebkuchen (Chocolate-Glazed Almond Spice Cookies)

    6. Argentina: Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookie Sandwiches)

    7. Italy: Pignoli (Pine Nut Cookies)

    8. France: Punitions (Shortbread Cookies)

    9. Mexico: Galletas con Chochitos (Butter Cookies with Sprinkles)

    10. Greece: Melomakarona (Honey-Dipped Walnut Spice Cookies)

    11. South Korea: Yak Kwa (Honey-Dipped Ginger Cookies)

    12. Mexico: Polvorones (Pecan Shortbread Cookies)

    13. Australia: Anzac Biscuits (Coconut–Oat Cookies)

    14. Norway: Krumkakes (Cream-Filled Wafer Cookies)

    15. Russia: Khvorost (Twig Cookies)

    16. Iceland: Marens-Kornflexkökur (Chocolate–Cornflake Meringue Cookies)

    17. Lebanon: Ma'Amoul Bil Tamer (Date-Filled Semolina Shortbread Cookies)

    18. Austria: Vanillekipferl (Walnut Crescent Cookies)

    19. The Netherlands: Speculaas (Molded Ginger Cookies)

    20. Iran: Nan-e Berenji (Rice Cookies with Rosewater and Cardamom)

    21. Oman: Qashat al-Narjeel (Gluten-Free Arabian Coconut Cookies)

    22. Wales: Picau ar y Maen (Currant Welshcakes)

    23. Switzerland: Basler Brunsli (Chocolate–Almond Spice Cookies)

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