Hari Raya approaching means we are expecting the arrival of good food, family catch-up sessions and guest visits. As we gather and talk, having something to munch on is now almost part of the tradition. Along with ketupat, rendang and cold drinks, kuih raya is served to the guests.
If you have run out of ideas for Raya biscuits to serve, worry no more. We have prepared a list of shops and some of their recommended signature Raya cookies for you to choose from. We got you covered from traditional cookies to modern ones and even the ones you probably had never heard of.
Contents
- Sweet Kitchen by Maria
- Semperit Klasik
- Brownies Cookies Crunchy
- Mazola Cookies
- Bliciousseries
- Blicious Bangkit Gula Melaka
- Cocolicious Bliciousseries
- Hazelnut Sensation Bliciousseries
- Blicious Chucky Chunky
- Arifah Hot Oven
- AHO Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- AHO Nestum Cloud Cookies
- AHO Tiramisu Cloud Cookies
- Orinice
- Orinice Almond London
- Orinice Karisma Cornflake Biscuits
- Hadania Bakes
- Hadania Bakes Nutella Tart Premium cookies
- Hadania Bakes Almond Florentine
Here are fourteen halal Raya cookies from five stores that you can order online. Selamat Hari Raya in advance!
Sweet Kitchen by Maria
Selling different homemade Raya cookies with quality ingredients, Sweet Kitchen by Maria is based in Perak and ships nationwide. Their Kuih Raya ranges from the classic Semperit to the modern ones but for old times’ sake, we have picked three of the famous traditional Raya cookies from this shop.
Overview
Perfect for everyone’s taste buds, this buttery cookie is crunchy but melts in the mouth, leaving a sweet aftertaste. Sweet Kitchen by Maria made sure the Semperit tastes like how it should be and the customers are saying the cookies did not make it to Hari Raya–the container becomes empty a few days after the purchase.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 200g / ±25 pieces
- Key ingredients: Butter, cornstarch, flour, sugar
- Taste: Sweet and melts in the mouth
- Halal: Yes
Overview
While not a traditional Raya snack, Sweet Kitchen’s Brownies Cookies Crunchy have emerged as one of the store's top-selling products. Its smooth texture, combined with its dark chocolate flavour delivers a treat that isn’t too sweet and has made it a beloved treat to keep on hand at home. Whether for personal indulgence or entertaining guests, this delightful snack will surely be a favourite among all who try it.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 50 pieces
- Key ingredients: Butter, Brown Sugar, Dark Choco
- Taste: Not too sweet and chocolate
- Halal: Yes
Overview
One of the go-to snacks during Hari Raya is this mazola-oil-based cookie. It comes in with a salty and nutty taste and then the sweetness will kick in. A great pair for a glass of cold water on a hot day when visiting others during Raya.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 300g / ±24 pieces
- Key ingredients: Mazola oil, peanut, flour & sugar
- Taste: Nutty, salty and sweet
- Halal: Yes
Bliciousseries
Offering more than fifty Kuih Raya variations for customers to choose from, Bliciousseries makes sure their cookies are made using 100% pure butter and premium ingredients. While some of their products follow the traditional recipe, some are fused with modern and other elements, making their way into our suggestion.
Overview
While the traditional Kuih Bangkit has a sweet taste and floury texture, Bliciousseries levelled up the flavour using Gula Melaka (palm or Aren sugar). Not only is it sweetening, but it is also more nutritious compared to other types of sugar. Its aromatic smell will lure you in for more–fortunately, this one comes with 80 pieces.
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±80 pieces
- Key ingredients: Gula Melaka, Pandan leaves & sweet potato flour
- Taste: Sweet, floury and crunchy
- Halal: Yes
Overview
If you're a chocolate enthusiast, you're in for a treat with these delectable chocolate balls from Bliciousseries. Each ball is enveloped in Nestum and filled with a delightful hazelnut centre, creating a harmonious blend of flavours. Indulge in the rich taste of chocolate combined with the crunch of Nestum and the creamy texture of hazelnut, making these biscuits an irresistible delight that's bound to capture your heart.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 40 pieces
- Key ingredients: Chocolate, Sugar, Butter, Nestum and Hazelnut
- Taste: Sweet, nutty and crunchy
- Halal: Yes
Overview
Indulge in this irresistible treat, a perfect choice for almond and hazelnut enthusiasts or anyone with a sweet tooth. Featuring a delectable blueberry jam filling nestled within each biscuit, topped with a crunchy almond finish, this delightful snack is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its irresistible combination of flavours and textures, you'll find yourself reaching for seconds in no time.
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±40 pieces
- Key ingredients: Sugar, Butter, Blueberry
- Taste: Sweet, nutty, blueberry jam
- Halal: Yes
Overview
Chocolate cookies topped with chocolate sauce and choco crumbs, Chucky Chunky is definitely the best choice for chocolate lovers. Worry not, specially crafted by Bliciousseries, this cookie will not make you feel queasy after a few bites. If anything, you will end up craving more.
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±20 pieces
- Key ingredients: Chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, flour
- Taste: Sweet, chocolate and crumbly
- Halal: Yes
Arifah Hot Oven
Owned by a cake designer and dessert table expert, this shop brings you freshly baked cookies for Hari Raya. There are five variations of cookies and also brownies available for purchase on their online store but here are our top three!
Overview
Starting with AHO’s bestseller, these cookies are irresistible–they keep you invested in their marvellous taste. The bite-sized and mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies melt in your mouth, popping flavours of sugar, butter and everything nice.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 350g / ±75 pieces
- Key ingredients: Blended butter, sugar, eggs, rising agents, chocolate chip
- Taste: Sweet, nutty, buttery
- Halal: Yes
Overview
It definitely is rare to see pastel pink and blue combined in Raya cookies but these aesthetically pleasing cookies are carefully handcrafted and made creamy. The biscuit is a mixture of butter, Nestum and sugar with strawberry-scented meringue on top to enrich the flavour. Limited only during festive seasons, they sell out fast so make sure to get yours ASAP!
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±40 pieces
- Key ingredients: Blended butter, sugar, eggs, Nestum, rising agents, corn starch
- Taste: Sweet with a strawberry scent
- Halal: Yes
Overview
For coffee lovers, this could be your favourite Kuih Raya this time around. Made with chocolate biscuit and coffee meringue, these Tiramisù-flavoured cookies will be irresistible. The combination of chocolate and coffee will cheer you up–exactly what Tiramisù literally means in Italian. It will send you floating on cloud nine (pun intended).
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±40 pieces
- Key ingredients: Blended butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, rising agents, cornstarch
- Taste: Sweet cocoa and coffee
- Halal: Yes
Orinice
Based in Sekinchan, Orinice has the biggest biscuits factory in Malaysia with more than 30 different biscuits for sale. Their products are freshly produced after every order to ensure the best quality for buyers. Here are our top picks from their online store!
Overview
Despite the name ‘Almond London’, the origin of this cookie is yet to be confirmed but it is one of the most iconic Kuih Raya to date because of its nutty and sweet charm. Made by the biggest cookie factory in Malaysia, it is said that the chocolate used tastes premium for the product’s affordable price.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 350g / ±45 pieces
- Key ingredients: Flour, almond, chocolate, sugar, butter
- Taste: Sweet and nutty
- Halal: Yes
Overview
There is so much to do with cornflakes and this Karisma biscuit is a good example of great execution. Similar to an oat bar, with a crunchy texture outside, it breaks into smaller pieces in your mouth, leaving a milky and sugary taste.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 350g / ±45 pieces
- Key ingredients: Cornflakes, chocolate chips, flour, sugar
- Taste: Crunchy and sweet
- Halal: Yes
Hadania Bakes
In the league since 2013, Hadania Bakes uses only 100% pure butter and premium ingredients to create their masterpieces. With fruit cakes, cookies and brownies being their forte, the shop has several seasonal signatures prepared for Hari Raya and we are here for those!
Overview
If you're a fan of Nutella, you're in for a delightful twist on a traditional Raya biscuit with this creation. Similar to the base of a Pineapple Tart, this biscuit features a crunchy, buttery cookie that serves as the perfect vessel for luscious Nutella. Crafted with premium ingredients and generously filled with mouth-watering Nutella, these treats are so irresistible that you'll find yourself enjoying them year-round, regardless of the occasion.
Details
- Container size/quantity: 28pieces
- Key ingredients: Butter, Egg, Milk Powder, Nutella
- Taste: Nutty, Chocolate
- Halal: Yes
Overview
Thin, crispy and flavourful, Florentine cookies are rather versatile as a snack since it is not too floury and thick in the mouth. This is another must-have cookie during Raya and even during other times of the year–an all-time favourite. Its nutritious yet nutty flavour will never bore you.
Details
- Container size/quantity: ±250g
- Key ingredients: Florenta flour, almond, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- Taste: Nutty, rich, crunchy
- Halal: Yes
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