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Meni-meniyong cookie from Mali
These cookies are perfect to make last minute for Easter. I cut them into rectangles but you can easily choose any shape you would like. You can even use little moulds in the shape of an egg or a bunny! …
Cinnamon sesame cookie
For my variation on the classic icun cookie from Somalia I used cinnamon instead of cardamom. I felt a bit sorry about leaving out the cardamom from the original recipe because I really like the spicy citrus-like flavor. My love …
Sanwin makin from Myanmar
The cuisine of Myanmar (formerly Burma) is heavily influenced by its neighbors India, China and Thailand. The origin of most of its sweet snacks and desserts lies in India. In the traditional Myanmar sanwin makin – a cross between …
Koulourakia cookie from Greece
These elegant twists are nice and crunchy on the outside, but soft and almost scone-like inside. Koulourakia are made all over Greece during Easter and were originally meant to be eaten after holy Saturday. They are rich with lots of …