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Chinese New Year
is not only a time to gift
ang baos
and
Mandarin oranges
, but it's also the time that we thank our family, relatives and friends for their support and wish them good fortune and luck in the new year.Â
Most will do this with gifts (
bak kwa
,
bird's nest
and pastries are some of the more popular gift items). This coming year, why not try baking your own festive treats, everyone will surely appreciate your efforts – here are 24 recipes to get you started, and with the celebrations just weeks away, you better get cracking!
Mandarin Orange Cookies
Credit: Robin Yong
1/24
Delight everybody with cookies that look and taste like the auspiciousÂ
mandarin oranges
 for Chinese New Year.
Pistachio Cookies
Credit: Robin Yong
2/24
With only chopped pistachios and basic ingredients, form theseÂ
pistachio cookies
 great for gifting and serving over the festive occasion in only six simple steps.
Mixed Nuts Florentine Cookies
Credit: Robin Yong
3/24
There’s something aboutÂ
nuts
 and the festive season that goes extremely well hand-in-hand. Make these bite-sized treats good for munch n’ crunch over catching up with friends and family for Chinese New Year.
Butter Cookies with Royal Icing
Credit: Robin Yong
4/24
What’s the Chinese New Year without festive cookies? Rather than buying containers of them, try your hand at baking them yourself or with your family. They’reÂ
easy to make
 and you can even design them on your own to symbolise good fortune.
Crispy Salted Caramel Peanut Puff
Credit: Robin Yong
5/24
The traditional Chinese New Year snack symbolises wealth and is one of the favourites amongst locals for its crispy, nutty textures. Put an even more delectable spin on it with salted caramel and surprise your guests with this treat both homemade and handmade!
Almond Nibs Biscuits
Credit: Robin Yong
6/24
Almond cookies are one of the staple Chinese New Year nibbles everyone loves, and this recipe gives you fragrant, crunchy ones.
Marzipan And Pistachio Biscuits
Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au
7/24
We love the mix of flavours in these light bites – pack them into bottles as gifts for relatives and friends.
Pineapple Tarts
Credit: Robin Yong
8/24
Pineapple tarts are synonymous with Chinese New Year, and this recipe gives you homemade ones with a juicy filling and buttery crust.
Cornflake Cookies
Credit: Chris Leong
9/24
Turn up the notch on your favourite cornflakes and turn them into cookies. Goodbye soggy cereal, hello buttery-smooth cornflake cookies!
Sweet Treasure Pear
Credit: Robin Yong
10/24
Cooling and nutritious, this dessert also helps you achieve smooth and beautiful skin (thanks to the white fungus) – serve it to your girlfriends or mum-in-law for brownie points.
Condensed Milk Biscuits
Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au
11/24
They make perfect gifts for families with children as kids will love these milky, buttery treats.
Seaweed & Spring Roll Crisps
Credit: Robin Yong
12/24
Whether as a snack or served alongside some festive dishes, these delicious crisps are really addictive!
Triple Choc Mega Cookies
Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au
13/24
Although these are not particularly meant for Chinese New Year, no one will say no to a jumbo chocolate cookie. You can pack them into individual red gift bags to make it more CNY-appropriate.
Fortune Cookies
Credit: Robin Yong
14/24
Fortune cookies are fun as everyone loves cracking them open to discover their fortune. Make your own (with your own fun messages within) using this recipe.
Peanut Butter Choc Cookie
Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au
15/24
Another great cookie recipe with gooey peanut butter and chocolate in it to delight all ages.
Kwai Far Koh Jelly
Credit: Robin Yong
16/24
This prosperous-looking jelly might seem complex to make but it's not difficult at all! Best for serving or gifting them to your in-laws or the older folks in your family – they will surely approve!
Almond Cookies
Credit: The Straits Times
17/24
Bake these bite-sized goodies for special occasions like the Lunar New Year or as gifts for family and friends – everyone will appreciate that they are home-baked with love.
Glace Fruit Cake
Credit: Rodney Macuja/Bauer
18/24
A fruity cake that is decorated with glace fruits (candied fruits) and nuts. Perfect for the festive celebrations and family gatherings.
Mazola Peanut Cookies
Credit: Chris Leong
19/24
The peanuts in these cookies provide the textural element of crunch every great cookie needs. A fast and easy snack to whip up for the family to enjoy!
Orange Semperit Cookies
Credit: Chris Leong
20/24
This Malaysian traditional cookie is a fantastic snack to intrigue visitors during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eidulfitri), but you can make it work for the Lunar New Year too!
Plum & Almond Slice
Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauer
21/24
Incorporate fruits and shortcrust pastry to your favourite grocery store cake mix and you end up with these fancifully delicious plum and almond slices!
Salted Egg Yolk Cookies
Credit: The Straits Times
22/24
Salted egg yolk anything is all the rage this season so don't miss out and make your very own salted egg yolk cookies for your friends and family.
Peanut Brittle Cookies
Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au
23/24
They're sweet and savoury wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie that are great to enjoy over a conversation during gatherings.
Chinese Custard Tarts
Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au
24/24
Impress your friends and family with these crowd favourites. The perfect treats to go with a warm cup of tea.
This article was originally published in Jan 2021 and updated on Jan 24, 2026.
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# **24 Homemade Chinese New Year Goodies That Make Fabulous Festive Gifts**
**Skip the store-bought stuff and invite guests to dig into ones whipped up by yourself instead**
**By The Weekly - 24 Jan 2026**
**Credit: Robin Yong**
##### **Share this article**
**[Chinese New Year](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/best-restaurants-cny-reunion-dinner-singapore) is not only a time to gift *ang baos* and [Mandarin oranges](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/types-of-mandarin-oranges), but it's also the time that we thank our family, relatives and friends for their support and wish them good fortune and luck in the new year.**
**Most will do this with gifts (*bak kwa*, [bird's nest](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/one-unusual-allergies) and pastries are some of the more popular gift items). This coming year, why not try baking your own festive treats, everyone will surely appreciate your efforts – here are 24 recipes to get you started, and with the celebrations just weeks away, you better get cracking\!**
## **Mandarin Orange Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 1/24**
**Delight everybody with cookies that look and taste like the auspicious [mandarin oranges](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/health-benefits-citrus-fruits-oranges-lemon-lime-prevent-cancer) for Chinese New Year.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/mandarin-orange-cookies/)**
## **Pistachio Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 2/24**
**With only chopped pistachios and basic ingredients, form these [pistachio cookies](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/chefs-secrets-this-nonya-dish-prepared-in-a-non-traditional-way-will-be-an-instant-hit-with-guests) great for gifting and serving over the festive occasion in only six simple steps.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/pistachio-cookies/)**
## **Mixed Nuts Florentine Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 3/24**
**There’s something about [nuts](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/the-best-nuts-to-eat-for-weight-loss) and the festive season that goes extremely well hand-in-hand. Make these bite-sized treats good for munch n’ crunch over catching up with friends and family for Chinese New Year.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/mixed-nuts-florentine-cookies/)**
## **Butter Cookies with Royal Icing**
**Credit: Robin Yong 4/24**
**What’s the Chinese New Year without festive cookies? Rather than buying containers of them, try your hand at baking them yourself or with your family. They’re [easy to make](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/quick-and-easy/) and you can even design them on your own to symbolise good fortune.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/butter-cookies-with-royal-icing/)**
## **Crispy Salted Caramel Peanut Puff**
**Credit: Robin Yong 5/24**
**The traditional Chinese New Year snack symbolises wealth and is one of the favourites amongst locals for its crispy, nutty textures. Put an even more delectable spin on it with salted caramel and surprise your guests with this treat both homemade and handmade\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/crispy-salted-caramel-peanut-puff/)**
## **Almond Nibs Biscuits**
**Credit: Robin Yong 6/24**
**Almond cookies are one of the staple Chinese New Year nibbles everyone loves, and this recipe gives you fragrant, crunchy ones.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/almond-nibs-biscuits/)**
## **Marzipan And Pistachio Biscuits**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 7/24**
**We love the mix of flavours in these light bites – pack them into bottles as gifts for relatives and friends.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/marzipan-and-pistachio-biscuits/)**
## **Pineapple Tarts**
**Credit: Robin Yong 8/24**
**Pineapple tarts are synonymous with Chinese New Year, and this recipe gives you homemade ones with a juicy filling and buttery crust.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/pineapple-tarts/)**
## **Cornflake Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 9/24**
**Turn up the notch on your favourite cornflakes and turn them into cookies. Goodbye soggy cereal, hello buttery-smooth cornflake cookies\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/cornflake-cookies/)**
## **Sweet Treasure Pear**
**Credit: Robin Yong 10/24**
**Cooling and nutritious, this dessert also helps you achieve smooth and beautiful skin (thanks to the white fungus) – serve it to your girlfriends or mum-in-law for brownie points.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/sweet-treasure-pear/)**
## **Condensed Milk Biscuits**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 11/24**
**They make perfect gifts for families with children as kids will love these milky, buttery treats.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/condensed-milk-biscuits/)**
## **Seaweed & Spring Roll Crisps**
**Credit: Robin Yong 12/24**
**Whether as a snack or served alongside some festive dishes, these delicious crisps are really addictive\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/seaweed-spring-roll-crisps/)**
## **Triple Choc Mega Cookies**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 13/24**
**Although these are not particularly meant for Chinese New Year, no one will say no to a jumbo chocolate cookie. You can pack them into individual red gift bags to make it more CNY-appropriate.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/triple-choc-mega-cookies/)**
## **Fortune Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 14/24**
**Fortune cookies are fun as everyone loves cracking them open to discover their fortune. Make your own (with your own fun messages within) using this recipe.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/fortune-cookies/)**
## **Peanut Butter Choc Cookie**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 15/24**
**Another great cookie recipe with gooey peanut butter and chocolate in it to delight all ages.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/peanut-butter-choc-cookies/)**
## **Kwai Far Koh Jelly**
**Credit: Robin Yong 16/24**
**This prosperous-looking jelly might seem complex to make but it's not difficult at all! Best for serving or gifting them to your in-laws or the older folks in your family – they will surely approve\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/kwai-far-koh-jelly/)**
## **Almond Cookies**
**Credit: The Straits Times 17/24**
**Bake these bite-sized goodies for special occasions like the Lunar New Year or as gifts for family and friends – everyone will appreciate that they are home-baked with love.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/almond-cookies/)**
## **Glace Fruit Cake**
**Credit: Rodney Macuja/Bauer 18/24**
**A fruity cake that is decorated with glace fruits (candied fruits) and nuts. Perfect for the festive celebrations and family gatherings.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/glace-fruit-cake/)**
## **Mazola Peanut Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 19/24**
**The peanuts in these cookies provide the textural element of crunch every great cookie needs. A fast and easy snack to whip up for the family to enjoy\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/mazola-peanut-cookies/)**
## **Orange Semperit Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 20/24**
**This Malaysian traditional cookie is a fantastic snack to intrigue visitors during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eidulfitri), but you can make it work for the Lunar New Year too\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/orange-semperit-cookies/)**
## **Plum & Almond Slice**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauer 21/24**
**Incorporate fruits and shortcrust pastry to your favourite grocery store cake mix and you end up with these fancifully delicious plum and almond slices\!**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/plum-almond-slice/)**
## **Salted Egg Yolk Cookies**
**Credit: The Straits Times 22/24**
**Salted egg yolk anything is all the rage this season so don't miss out and make your very own salted egg yolk cookies for your friends and family.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/salted-egg-yolk-cookies/)**
## **Peanut Brittle Cookies**
**Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au 23/24**
**They're sweet and savoury wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie that are great to enjoy over a conversation during gatherings.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/peanut-brittle-cookies/)**
## **Chinese Custard Tarts**
**Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au 24/24**
**Impress your friends and family with these crowd favourites. The perfect treats to go with a warm cup of tea.**
**[Get The Recipe](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/chinese-custard-tarts/)**
***This article was originally published in Jan 2021 and updated on Jan 24, 2026.***
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**[Chinese New Year](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/best-restaurants-cny-reunion-dinner-singapore) is not only a time to gift *ang baos* and [Mandarin oranges](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/types-of-mandarin-oranges), but it's also the time that we thank our family, relatives and friends for their support and wish them good fortune and luck in the new year.**
**Most will do this with gifts (*bak kwa*, [bird's nest](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/one-unusual-allergies) and pastries are some of the more popular gift items). This coming year, why not try baking your own festive treats, everyone will surely appreciate your efforts – here are 24 recipes to get you started, and with the celebrations just weeks away, you better get cracking\!**
## **Mandarin Orange Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 1/24**
**Delight everybody with cookies that look and taste like the auspicious [mandarin oranges](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/health-benefits-citrus-fruits-oranges-lemon-lime-prevent-cancer) for Chinese New Year.**
## **Pistachio Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 2/24**
**With only chopped pistachios and basic ingredients, form these [pistachio cookies](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/chefs-secrets-this-nonya-dish-prepared-in-a-non-traditional-way-will-be-an-instant-hit-with-guests) great for gifting and serving over the festive occasion in only six simple steps.**
## **Mixed Nuts Florentine Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 3/24**
**There’s something about [nuts](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/beauty-and-health/the-best-nuts-to-eat-for-weight-loss) and the festive season that goes extremely well hand-in-hand. Make these bite-sized treats good for munch n’ crunch over catching up with friends and family for Chinese New Year.**
## **Butter Cookies with Royal Icing**
**Credit: Robin Yong 4/24**
**What’s the Chinese New Year without festive cookies? Rather than buying containers of them, try your hand at baking them yourself or with your family. They’re [easy to make](https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/food/quick-and-easy/) and you can even design them on your own to symbolise good fortune.**
## **Crispy Salted Caramel Peanut Puff**
**Credit: Robin Yong 5/24**
**The traditional Chinese New Year snack symbolises wealth and is one of the favourites amongst locals for its crispy, nutty textures. Put an even more delectable spin on it with salted caramel and surprise your guests with this treat both homemade and handmade\!**
## **Almond Nibs Biscuits**
**Credit: Robin Yong 6/24**
**Almond cookies are one of the staple Chinese New Year nibbles everyone loves, and this recipe gives you fragrant, crunchy ones.**
## **Marzipan And Pistachio Biscuits**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 7/24**
**We love the mix of flavours in these light bites – pack them into bottles as gifts for relatives and friends.**
## **Pineapple Tarts**
**Credit: Robin Yong 8/24**
**Pineapple tarts are synonymous with Chinese New Year, and this recipe gives you homemade ones with a juicy filling and buttery crust.**
## **Cornflake Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 9/24**
**Turn up the notch on your favourite cornflakes and turn them into cookies. Goodbye soggy cereal, hello buttery-smooth cornflake cookies\!**
## **Sweet Treasure Pear**
**Credit: Robin Yong 10/24**
**Cooling and nutritious, this dessert also helps you achieve smooth and beautiful skin (thanks to the white fungus) – serve it to your girlfriends or mum-in-law for brownie points.**
## **Condensed Milk Biscuits**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 11/24**
**They make perfect gifts for families with children as kids will love these milky, buttery treats.**
## **Seaweed & Spring Roll Crisps**
**Credit: Robin Yong 12/24**
**Whether as a snack or served alongside some festive dishes, these delicious crisps are really addictive\!**
## **Triple Choc Mega Cookies**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 13/24**
**Although these are not particularly meant for Chinese New Year, no one will say no to a jumbo chocolate cookie. You can pack them into individual red gift bags to make it more CNY-appropriate.**
## **Fortune Cookies**
**Credit: Robin Yong 14/24**
**Fortune cookies are fun as everyone loves cracking them open to discover their fortune. Make your own (with your own fun messages within) using this recipe.**
## **Peanut Butter Choc Cookie**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/BauerSyndication.com.au 15/24**
**Another great cookie recipe with gooey peanut butter and chocolate in it to delight all ages.**
## **Kwai Far Koh Jelly**
**Credit: Robin Yong 16/24**
**This prosperous-looking jelly might seem complex to make but it's not difficult at all! Best for serving or gifting them to your in-laws or the older folks in your family – they will surely approve\!**
## **Almond Cookies**
**Credit: The Straits Times 17/24**
**Bake these bite-sized goodies for special occasions like the Lunar New Year or as gifts for family and friends – everyone will appreciate that they are home-baked with love.**
## **Glace Fruit Cake**
**Credit: Rodney Macuja/Bauer 18/24**
**A fruity cake that is decorated with glace fruits (candied fruits) and nuts. Perfect for the festive celebrations and family gatherings.**
## **Mazola Peanut Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 19/24**
**The peanuts in these cookies provide the textural element of crunch every great cookie needs. A fast and easy snack to whip up for the family to enjoy\!**
## **Orange Semperit Cookies**
**Credit: Chris Leong 20/24**
**This Malaysian traditional cookie is a fantastic snack to intrigue visitors during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eidulfitri), but you can make it work for the Lunar New Year too\!**
## **Plum & Almond Slice**
**Credit: Rob Shaw/Bauer 21/24**
**Incorporate fruits and shortcrust pastry to your favourite grocery store cake mix and you end up with these fancifully delicious plum and almond slices\!**
## **Salted Egg Yolk Cookies**
**Credit: The Straits Times 22/24**
**Salted egg yolk anything is all the rage this season so don't miss out and make your very own salted egg yolk cookies for your friends and family.**
## **Peanut Brittle Cookies**
**Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au 23/24**
**They're sweet and savoury wrapped up in a soft, chewy cookie that are great to enjoy over a conversation during gatherings.**
## **Chinese Custard Tarts**
**Credit: Bauersyndication.com.au 24/24**
**Impress your friends and family with these crowd favourites. The perfect treats to go with a warm cup of tea.**
***This article was originally published in Jan 2021 and updated on Jan 24, 2026.***
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