17 Of The Best Classic Cookies Around The World

What is it: Waffle sandwich with caramel filling.

"Every non-Dutch person I’ve introduced to stroopwafels has become absolutely obsessed and I totally understand why. They are the best cookies/biscuits ever, especially when fresh from a market stand or warmed up over a hot cup of tea."

—marith3

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What is it: A shortbread cookie topped with chopped almonds and sugar.

—anneboleyntheheadlessone

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What is it: Cookies with pineapple jam filling.

—nadiapa

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What is it: Moist, almond-flavored macaroons (usually flatter than in the photo above).

"They are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, have a rich almond flavour, and go great with coffee, tea, and even wine!"

—Karlsels

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What is it: Thin meringue cookies with ganache filling.

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What is it: Crispy, nutty, crescent-shaped biscuits; these are popular all over Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary.

"We make them during Christmas season and eat them like crazy!"

—parksandwrecked

What is it: Light butter biscuits with white chocolate filling.

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What is it: Sugar cookies topped with peanut butter and chopped peanuts.

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What is it: Dulce de leche sandwiched between two buttery cookies and rolled in coconut shavings; popular all over South America.

"Most have a ring of shredded coconut, but there are also chocolate-covered alfajores. They're very popular in parties and as a snack."

—ledzepisrovering

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What is it: Cinnamon sugar cookies.

"I live in the US, so chocolate chip cookies are an obvious choice. But, I actually really like and prefer Snickerdoodles!"

—Betherick85

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What is it: Thin, cone-shaped waffle cookie.

"These thin waffle cookies are sometimes filled with cream and cloudberries. They're yummy and really pretty to look at, too."

—Lavinium

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What is it: Buttery, crescent-shaped cookies with walnut filling.

—Hannah Loewentheil, BuzzFeed Staff Writer

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What is it: Thin, lime-flavored butter cookie.

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What is it: Chocolate-covered cookie sandwich with cream filling.

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