Chinese New Year Cookie Pre-Order Guide: Pineapple Tarts, Love Letters and More

Chinese New Year is the season when homemade cookies come out in full force. If you are deciding what to order for your open house or for gifting, this short guide explains the classics and how to plan.

The classics, and what they taste like

• Pineapple tarts: buttery shortcrust filled with slow-cooked pineapple jam. Sweet, a little tangy, and always the first jar to empty.
• Love letters (kuih kapit): paper-thin, crisp rolls with a gentle coconut aroma. Light and very easy to snack on.
• Kuih bangkit: small coconut cookies that melt on the tongue. Delicate, so we pack them with care.
• Peanut cookies: crumbly, nutty and fragrant. A nostalgic favourite for many families.

How much should you order?

Think about how many visitors you expect and how many jars you would like to give away. Most households order two or three different cookies so the table has variety. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest jar sizes. You can see what we bake on our Chinese New Year cookies page.

Why pre-order?

Homemade cookies are baked in small batches, so we can only make a limited amount each season. Pre-ordering lets us set aside butter, flour and fillings for your order and bake close to your pickup date, so your cookies arrive fresh and crisp.

Storing your cookies

Keep cookies in an airtight container, away from heat and sunlight. In Penang's humid weather, close the lid straight after taking some out, so the cookies stay crisp. Most cookies keep well for about two weeks when stored this way.