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Chinese New Year Cookie Recipes

Published: Feb 2, 2021 · Modified: Jan 11, 2025 by Char · This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. View my disclosure policy for details ·

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Chinese New Year Cookie Recipes

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!

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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

These traditional Chinese Peanut Cookies are sweet morsels of peanutty goodness that crumble and melt in your mouth. This popular Chinese New Year treat is so easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

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

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

Pineapple Jam Tarts

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 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

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

kuih bangkit

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

homemade 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

chinese almond butter cookies

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

BLACK SESAME SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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

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

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

BROWN BUTTER CHINESE WALNUT COOKIES

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

CHOW MEIN NOODLE COOKIES

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

BUTTER COOKIE WITH BLACK SESAME

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

SALTED EGG YOLKS & CURRY LEAVES COOKIES

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