Chinese New Year cookies in Singapore are a must-have when you’re hosting friends and family! Here are some homemade bites that deserve to go on your snack table.
Chinese New Year cookies in Singapore are a must-have in your home, especially if you’re expecting guests! Imagine visiting someone during the festivities, only to find there’s nothing to snack on. A travesty, if you ask us. Plus, it might be the only time you’ll get to savour these seasonal treats before they go into hibernation for the next new year. Psst: this is also your reminder to get pineapple tarts in Singapore and Singapore’s best bak kwa.
Where to buy Chinese New Year cookies in Singapore
1. Quan Shui Wet Market
This modern wet market grocer’s Chinese New Year cookies are giving us major nostalgia. Expect your festive goodies to come in an old school (but incredibly zhuzhed up) metal tin with airtight ziplock packaging and bubble foam cushions to keep cookies fresh and intact. Quan Shui Wet Market’s offerings are also MSG-free, preservative-free, and halal-certified, so everyone can enjoy guilt-free snacking!
Flavours: Kacang puteh rice crispy; butter kopi cookies; gula melaka kueh bangkit; love letters
Price: Starts from $19.90 per tin
Delivery: Starts from $8; free delivery for orders above $80
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm; closed on Mondays
Where to buy: Quan Shui Wet Market, order online and at B1-01, 50 Tagore Lane, Singapore 787494
2. Thye Moh Chan
If cookies were just about being round and buttery, we’d consider Thye Moh Chan’s tau sar piah (a flaky Teochew pastry) a top contender. Just look at the pretty pink blossom pastry filled with red bean filling and tangerine peel! But if you’re a cookie traditionalist, fret not. The brand is also armed with traditional Chinese New Year sweets like the nutty almond cookies, butter cookies, and hazelnut chocolate butter cookies.
Flavours: Butter; cashew nut; almond; hazelnut chocolate butter; peanut
Price: Starts from $15.80 per tin
Delivery: Available for pick-up only
Opening hours: Varies with each location
Where to buy: Thye Moh Chan, order online and at multiple locations including Chinatown Point, Paragon, Nex, and more
3. Delcie’s
If you need healthier goodies made without eggs, dairy, and with less sugar, make Delcie’s your go-to snack stop. The brand has been dishing out healthier, allergy-friendly treats since 2008. And they’re no less delicious! Most cookies like the roasted pistachio, roasted coconut, and white almond cookie are gluten-free, while others are diabetic-friendly. Psst: they’re also all halal-certified!
Flavours: Roasted pistachio; coconut; almond; oatmeal cranberry; chocolate chip; pecan; love letters
Price: Starts from $38 per tin
Delivery: Starts from $25; free delivery for orders above $300
Where to buy: Delcie’s, order online
4. Janice Wong
Janice Wong is best known for its whimsical chocolate creations, and it hasn’t disappointed for the Year of the Horse. What do you mean we can buy nearly realistic chocolate koi fish sculptures and a dark chocolate praline sea salt horse? Typical CNY decor wishes they could be as cool as these edible works of art. Let’s not forget the uniquely flavoured Chinese New Year cookies either! Go simple with the kueh bangkit, almond melts, or roasted peanut butter. Or go wild and grab the salted egg, chicken floss, and dark chocolate bakkwa flavours.
Flavours: Coconut kueh bangkit; chicken floss; salted egg; dark chocolate bakkwa
Price: Starts from $30 per tin
Delivery: Festive deliveries start from $30; same-day delivery available at $30
Opening hours: Varies with each outlet
Where to buy: Janice Wong, order online and at Paragon, Republic Plaza, and more
5. Fieldnotes
Fieldnotes is our go-to when we need Instagram-worthy desserts as gifts. The cakes are so pretty you won’t wanna cut into them! Its Chinese New Year-exclusive cake features sweet and citrusy mango and yuzu, which is pillowy soft and refreshing. Pair it with tins of its chrysanthemum, espresso sea salt, or cranberry orange cookies for the perfect CNY-themed high tea spread.
Flavours: Espresso sea salt; cranberry orange; chrysanthemum
Price: Starts from $20.60 per tin
Delivery: Delivery starts from $12.90; $5 for orders above $135
Opening hours: Varies with each location
Where to buy: Fieldnotes, order online and at Neil Road, Raffles City, Woodleigh Mall, and more
6. Krumb
Krumb’s seasonal Chinese New Year cookie drop is coveted for its well-executed bakes and affordable pricing. You’ll find a generous filling in the pineapple tarts, and cookies are all made with high-quality New Zealand butter. One of the must-try flavours is the cereal potato cookie made with American potato flakes that have a crisp exterior and buttery center.
Flavours: Kueh bangkit; almond; matcha white chocolate chip; butter; coffee; cereal potato
Price: Starts from $19 per tin
Delivery: Delivery starts from $14; free for orders above $88
Where to buy: Krumb, order online
7. Old Seng Choong
Old Seng Choong never fails to deliver on its unique cookie flavours – that’s why we get them every year! And these aren’t your run-of-the-mill cookies either. Sure, you have classics like chocolate orange and pandan coconut flavours. But have you ever considered bak kut teh, cereal prawn, haw bee hiam, and laksa cookies? The possibilities are endless!
Flavours: Gula melaka; satay; chocolate orange; black truffle with walnut
Price: Starts from $16.80 per tin
Delivery: Free delivery for orders above $120; $25 for same-day delivery
Opening hours: Varies with each location
Where to buy: Old Seng Choong, order online and at multiple locations including Marina Bay Sands, Paragon, Weave, and Changi Airport
8. Baker & Cook
Too many cookie flavours to choose from? Say goodbye to decision fatigue and turn to Baker & Cook. The brand has launched two limited-time Chinese New Year bakes with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s to die for. You can even get both flavours at a special bundle price! We’re most looking forward to the citrusy zing of the yuzu shortbread.
Flavours: Golden yuzu shortbread; chocolate almond crunch
Price: Starts from $19 per tin
Delivery: Free delivery for orders above $50
Opening hours: Varies with each location
Where to buy: Baker & Cook, order online and at multiple locations including Dempsey, Hill Crest, Chip Bee Gardens, and more
9. Spatula & Whisk
This homegrown brand specialising in handmade artisan cookies will steal your heart because what do you mean there are Milo cookies here?! Loaded with malty cocoa goodness, the cookies are a crunchy delight that aren’t too sweet or cloying. There are also more traditional picks like pineapple balls, walnut cookies, and gula melaka cookies. Pick the bundle sets so you can get more flavours for cheaper!
Flavours: Milo; earl grey lavender; kopi; gula melaka; walnut
Price: Starts from $19.80 per tin
Delivery: Starts from $7.90; free delivery when you order eight or more 200g packs
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm; closed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Where to buy: Spatula & Whisk, order online and at #03-16, Alexandra Central, 321 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159971
Stock up on your Chinese New Year cookies in Singapore before they’re all gone!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some popular Chinese New Year cookies?
You can serve any type of cookie for Chinese New Year. However, if you want to go the more traditional route, some cookies to have on hand include:
- Kuih bangkit (coconut cookie)
- Love letters (kuih kapit)
- Beehive cookies (kuih loyang)
- Peanut cookies
- Almond cookies
When should I start buying CNY cookies?
Chinese New Year cookies don't have to be purchased too early (unless you want to get started on snacking!).
If you're planning to buy cookies from a small home-based brand, it's best to get them early before pre-orders close or they end up sold out.
How long do homemade cookies last?
If sealed in a tin, cookies can last a few months. Once opened, the cookies can last a few weeks. To extend the shelf life, you can place the cookies in the fridge.
Are Chinese New Year cookies cheaper if I buy them early?
Yes! Some brands offer early bird discounts.
Can I bring Chinese New Year cookies overseas as gifts?
Most cookies and dry snacks are generally okay to take out of Singapore. If you're planning to bring any other snacks like bak kwa, be sure to check if meat is a restricted product before bringing it out of Singapore.
