Eid gatherings often revolve around tea, laughter, and plates of homemade sweets passed around the table. Cookies are perfect for this moment—easy to stack, gift, and share with guests. This collection mixes classic Eid bakery flavors like cardamom, pistachio, dates, butter, and chocolate with simple baking methods that work in any kitchen.
1. Cardamom Butter Eid Cookies
Soft, aromatic cookies that pair beautifully with chai.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cardamom
Process
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix egg yolks and cardamom.
- Fold in flour to form dough.
- Shape and bake at 170°C for 12 minutes.
Make it Unique
- Dip half in chocolate.
- Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
2. Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies
Nutty cookies with creamy centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup pistachio cream
- Crushed pistachios
Process
- Mix butter, sugar, and flour.
- Roll into balls.
- Press center with thumb.
- Bake then fill with pistachio cream.
Make it Unique
- Add caramel.
- Try hazelnut spread filling.
3. Classic Date Maamoul
A beloved Eid treat filled with spiced date paste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semolina
- ½ cup ghee
- ¼ cup milk
- Date paste
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
Process
- Mix semolina and ghee.
- Add milk to form dough.
- Fill with date paste.
- Mold and bake until light golden.
Make it Unique
- Roll in powdered sugar snow.
- Add orange zest to the filling.
4. Jam Star Linzer Cookies
Beautiful cookies for any Eid dessert tray.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Strawberry jam
Process
- Mix dough and chill 30 minutes.
- Roll and cut star shapes.
- Bake until pale golden.
- Sandwich with jam.
Make it Unique
- Use apricot jam.
- Add almond extract.
5. Nankhatai Eid Cookies
Classic melt-in-mouth tea cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ghee
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup besan
- ½ tsp cardamom
Process
- Cream ghee and sugar.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Shape small rounds.
- Bake until edges turn light gold.
Make it Unique
- Add coconut flakes.
- Press an almond on top.
6. Chocolate Pistachio Dip Cookies
Simple cookies with a bakery-style finish.
Ingredients
- Butter cookie dough
- 1 cup melted chocolate
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
Process
- Bake butter cookies.
- Cool completely.
- Dip halfway in chocolate.
- Sprinkle pistachios.
Make it Unique
- Use white chocolate.
- Add sea salt flakes.
7. Coconut Nankhatai
Light coconut flavor with crumbly texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ghee
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup coconut
- Cardamom pinch
Process
- Mix ghee and sugar.
- Add flour and coconut.
- Shape dough balls.
- Bake until lightly golden.
Make it Unique
- Dip bottoms in chocolate.
- Add lime zest.
8. Crescent Date Cookies
Buttery crescents with sweet centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Date paste
Process
- Make soft dough.
- Wrap dough around date paste.
- Shape crescents.
- Bake and dust with sugar.
Make it Unique
- Add chopped walnuts.
- Flavor dates with cinnamon.
9. Almond Eid Butter Cookies
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Crunchy edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- Almond extract
Process
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add extract and flour mix.
- Shape cookies.
- Bake until pale golden.
Make it Unique
- Drizzle icing.
- Add pistachio crumbs.
10. Chocolate Chip Eid Cookies
A crowd favorite on every dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 egg
Process
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Stir in flour and chips.
- Scoop dough balls.
- Bake 10–12 minutes.
Make it Unique
- Add chopped dates.
- Mix dark and milk chocolate.
11. Pistachio Rose Cookies
Aromatic cookies with floral sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp crushed pistachios
- 1 tsp rose water
Process
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add rose water and flour.
- Shape rounds.
- Bake until lightly golden.
Make it Unique
- Drizzle rose glaze.
- Sprinkle dried rose petals.
12. Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Bright, simple cookies perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Mixed jam
Process
- Mix dough.
- Roll into balls.
- Press center.
- Fill with jam after baking.
Make it Unique
- Try mango jam.
- Add lemon zest to dough.
13. Cardamom Chocolate Cookies
A warm spice twist on chocolate cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- 1 tsp cardamom
Process
- Mix butter and sugar.
- Add cocoa and flour.
- Shape dough.
- Bake until set.
Make it Unique
- Add chocolate chunks.
- Sprinkle pistachios.
14. Sesame Eid Cookies
Crunchy and nutty.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sesame seeds
Process
- Mix dough.
- Roll cookies in sesame.
- Flatten lightly.
- Bake until golden.
Make it Unique
- Add honey glaze.
- Mix black sesame seeds.
15. Orange Butter Cookies
Bright citrus flavor for dessert platters.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Orange zest
Process
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add zest and flour.
- Shape cookies.
- Bake until pale gold.
Make it Unique
- Dip in chocolate.
- Add almond slices.
16. Caramel Pistachio Thumbprints
Sweet, nutty centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Caramel sauce
- Pistachios
Process
- Prepare dough.
- Form balls and press centers.
- Bake cookies.
- Spoon caramel and nuts.
Make it Unique
- Add chocolate drizzle.
- Use hazelnuts.
17. Powdered Sugar Tea Cookies
Light cookies that melt as you bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups flour
- Vanilla
Process
- Mix dough.
- Roll small logs.
- Bake until set.
- Coat in sugar.
Make it Unique
- Add cardamom.
- Mix chopped almonds.
18. Honey Nut Eid Cookies
Sweet and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup honey
- 2 cups flour
- Mixed nuts
Process
- Mix butter and honey.
- Add flour.
- Fold nuts.
- Bake until lightly golden.
Make it Unique
- Add sesame seeds.
- Drizzle extra honey.
19. Chocolate Swirl Cookies
Two flavors in one cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 butter cookie dough
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Process
- Divide dough in two.
- Mix cocoa into half.
- Roll together and slice.
- Bake until set.
Make it Unique
- Add pistachio crumbs.
- Dip in chocolate.
20. Cardamom Sugar Cookies
Simple, fragrant, and great for decorating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 egg
Process
- Mix wet ingredients.
- Add flour and spice.
- Roll and cut shapes.
- Bake 10–12 minutes.
Make it Unique
- Add icing designs.
- Sprinkle pistachios.
21. Puff Pastry Cardamom Palmiers
Crispy cookies made with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cardamom
Process
- Roll pastry with sugar and spice.
- Fold into palmier shape.
- Slice pieces.
- Bake until crisp.
Make it Unique
- Dip in chocolate.
- Add cinnamon.
22. Eid Cookie Gift Box Mix
A mix of shapes and flavors perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- Butter cookie dough
- Jam
- Pistachios
- Chocolate
- Powdered sugar
Process
- Shape dough into different styles.
- Bake all cookies.
- Fill or dip as desired.
- Arrange in gift boxes.
Make it Unique
- Add ribbon and tags.
- Mix several cookie styles.
Sweet Ending
A tray of homemade cookies makes Eid gatherings feel warm and welcoming. Try one recipe or bake several and create your own Eid cookie platter filled with dates, pistachios, chocolate, and cardamom aromas. A small baking session can turn into a generous box of treats ready for family, neighbors, and evening tea.
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