7 Eid Cookies You Must Have at Home During Eid Day

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In a matter of days, Muslims will welcome the arrival of Eid al-Fitr. When Eid arrives, it won't feel complete if you don't serve pastries on the table. Typical Eid cookies are not just a snack, but are also part of the tradition of welcoming Eid.

There are several types of pastries that are mandatory on Eid al-Fitr. Apart from their beautiful and appetizing appearance, typical Eid cookies are a fun dish to enjoy with family and guests when gathering.

So, here are several types of typical Eid pastries that you must have at home.

Typical Eid Cookies that You Must Have at Home

1. Nastar

Nastar cookie is one of the most popular Eid specialties. This cookie is made from cake dough filled with sweet and delicious pineapple jam.

Its sweet and slightly sour taste makes nastar cookie a favorite of many people, and is often the most anticipated dish when Eid arrives.

2. Kastengel

Cheese lovers certainly really like this typical Eid pastry. Kastengel cookie is a small block-shaped pastry made from a mixture of wheat flour, butter and grated cheese.

Its salty, savory and crunchy taste makes Kastengel cookie the perfect snack to serve during Eid. This cake is also easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container to enjoy longer.

3. Snow White

This typical Eid cookie with a unique name is a dry cookie made from a mixture of wheat flour, butter, powdered sugar and crushed cashew nuts.

Snow white cookie has a soft texture and melts in the mouth. Once cooked, this cookie will be sprinkled with powdered sugar so that it resembles pure white snow.

4. Cat Tongue

This cookie is also often the target of guests on Eid. It is called cat tongue cookie because this cake has a thin and long shape, so it resembles a cat's tongue.

This cookie is made from a mixture of wheat flour, sugar, eggs and butter which is formed into a thin sheet and baked until dry. The sweet and crunchy taste makes cat tongue cake a snack that is really liked by many people.

5. Sago Cheese

Eid is not complete if you don't serve sago cheese cookie at the table. This cookie is made from a mixture of sago, butter, sugar and grated cheese.

This cookie has a crunchy and tasty texture, with a slightly sweet taste from the cheese and sugar. Sago cheese cookie  is often a must-have dish on the Eid table because it tastes delicious and is easily liked by many people.

6. Semprit

This typical Eid cookie is also very popular because it has a beautiful shape like a flower.

Semprit cookies are dry cakes made from a mixture of wheat flour, sugar, eggs and butter. Syringe cookies are formed using special molds or sprayed using a triangular bag with a syringe.

The savory and crunchy taste makes Semprit cookie a snack that is suitable to be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.

7. Peanut Cookies

Another typical Eid cookie that you shouldn't miss is peanut cookie. This cookie is made from a mixture of nuts, butter, sugar and flour.

This cookie has a crunchy and tasty texture, with a slightly sweet nutty taste. Peanut cookie is often a must-have dish on the Eid table because it tastes delicious and is easy for everyone to like.

RIZKI DEWI AYU

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