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The International Cookie Guide
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- April 02, 2009
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Truth be told, I am a cookie snob. I refuse to buy Girl Scout Cookies because Thin Mints, etc... just don't live up to my cookie standards. Callous, I know. But it so happens that the best store-bought cookies usually come from outside the United States. And believe you me, if you ever get your hands on these imports you'll never eat Soft Batch cookies again.
England
McVitie's Digestives
If I had to choose a favorite cookie it might be these (Sorry, Cadbury Fingers). A Digestive is a delicious wheat meal cookie that has been covered with chocolate on one side— they also sell the cookie sans chocolate if you are a purist. The dark chocolate variety are to die for. Did I mention they also have fiber? You just can’t lose!
Cadbury Fingers
These were my favorite when I was kid, and oddly enough I never thought it disturbing that they were called fingers. A crunchy cookie covered in chocolate— these are dynamite. I used to love putting them in coffee or hot tea and then licking off the melted chocolate.
McVitie's Hob Nobs
A close relative of the Digestive, the Hob Nob is an oatmeal type cookie dipped in chocolate. You’ll never miss the raisins— I swear!
Carr's Ginger Lemon Cremes
If you love a good sandwich cookie, and really, what’s not to like, then you’ll strike gold with these Carr’s cookies. I am a big sucker for anything made out of ginger, but when you take two ginger cookies and stuff some lemon cream between them, you have perfection.
McVitie's Jaffa Cakes
I will concede that the Jaffa Cake is a nebulous area when it comes to distinguishing cookie from cake. But I decided to put them on here because they’re just so darn good. A spongy bottom half, topped with orange filling and covered with chocolate— they’re just too good to pass up.
Mom, Where Do Fortune Cookies Come From?
While they’re not exactly international (while they are served in most Chinese restaurants, fortune cookies hail from San Francisco, not Beijing) but they sure are tasty.
France
LU Petite Ecolier
Ah, the little student, how delightfully tasty you are. A plain butter cookie, topped with a delicious slab of milk or dark chocolate, these cookies are classic.
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The world may never know…
Find a Cost Plus World Market Near You:
Cost Plus World Market
2552 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Amazingly, this Cost Plus has a parking lot (a BIG BIG deal in San Francisco). The last time I was here they had a display of free Swedish ginger snaps— I literally ate about eight.
Amazingly, this Cost Plus has a parking lot (a BIG BIG deal in San Francisco). The last time I was here they had a display of free Swedish ginger snaps— I literally ate about eight.
Cost Plus World Market
10860 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
This used to be my neighborhood Cost Plus— how I miss you! Though come to think of it, I think I spent more money here on wine and beer than I did on cookies…
This used to be my neighborhood Cost Plus— how I miss you! Though come to think of it, I think I spent more money here on wine and beer than I did on cookies…
Cost Plus World Market
1623 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
I’ve never been to the Cost Plus in Chicago, but I’m sure it’s lovely.
I’ve never been to the Cost Plus in Chicago, but I’m sure it’s lovely.
Cost Plus World Market
2103 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
The last time I was in Seattle I didn’t make it here (I know, should have gone here instead of going to the Space Needle), but it sounds quite lovely.
The last time I was in Seattle I didn’t make it here (I know, should have gone here instead of going to the Space Needle), but it sounds quite lovely.
Cost Plus World Market
2500 E 1st Ave Ste 2, Denver, CO 80206
I’ve never been to Denver, but I’m sure this Cost Plus is just amazing.
I’ve never been to Denver, but I’m sure this Cost Plus is just amazing.
Italy
Loacker Wafers
If you’re going to go with wafers Loacker are the way to go. I never met a Loacker wafer I didn’t like— vanilla, chocolate, lemon, hazelnut— they’re all delicious. Bonus points if you can separate the layers and eat them like Oreos.
Germany
Bahlsen Hit
My grandma always used to buy these for me— ah, memories. Hits will always be one of my favorite sandwich cookies— a chocolate cream filling sandwiched between two buttery golden biscuits. Yum.
Belgium
Jules Destrooper Almond Thins
These almond cookies are crispy, yet buttery. And since they’re pretty thin that gives you the green light to eat more of them, right? And since Jules Destrooper is a Belgian coookie maker, they also make waffle cookies! Yes, you heard me right, WAFFLE COOKIES.
De Beukelaer's Pirouline Wafer Rolls
My grandma also used to buy these for us— I guess she used to buy us a lot of cookies. No wonder I was a chubby child…These cylinder-shaped wafers are perfect for swirling your coffee or tea, they’re crispy and crunchy and have just the right amount of chocolate in them. A perfect companion for that afternoon espresso pick-me-up.
Australia
Arnott's Tim Tam's
These chocolate-covered cookies are pretty complex, which lends to their deliciousness. Composed of two malted cookies, which in turn sandwich a creamy chocolate filling, the Tim Tam is then covered with a caramel-like chocolate, creating a treat that’s unrivaled in the cookie market.
Denmark
Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies
Chances are you’ve been to an office Christmas party and spied one of these tins, full of butter cookie goodness. I’ve always had a soft spot for the pretzel-shaped ones covered in granulated sugar.
Sweden
Nyakers Gingersnaps
I love a good gingersnap, and let me tell you these crispy, super thin cookies are as good (and authentic as they come). The only dangerous part is that you can eat a couple dozen of them before you can say “How many calories did you say these have?”
Scotland
Walkers Shortbread
If you’re one for shortbread cookies, skip the Lorna Doone and get yourself some Walkers instead. They will change the way you think about shortbread. Thick, buttery, and just the tiniest bit flakey, these are definitely worth the cholesterol.
Where Do I Buy These Cookies??!!!
If you’re looking for an adventure you can probably track down these cookies around your hometown, otherwise, head to Amazon for all your cookie needs.
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No way! THIS GUIDE IS BRILLIANT! AND, I’ve had nearly all of them except for the Tim Tam, which I will go and buy next time I’m at World Market.
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Good thing the Bush administration is out, because this guide is very anti-American. Haha. Kidding kidding! Thanks for the cookie guide shout-out!
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