The 2024 Guide to Chinese New Year Goodies
Chinese New Year, aka the annual “Couch-to-Couch Snackathon,” is the time when your living room turns into a buffet line, with friends and relatives coming in faster than messages in a family group chat.
And why do they come? For the gossip and good company? Maybe.
But let’s be real – it’s for the snacks. The legendary Chinese New Year goodies!
It’s widely believed (by wishful thinkers) that during this festive season, calories magically vanish into thin air, right? So, to keep the snack-laden peace and impress the pants off your guests (not literally, please), here are the crème de la crème of snack stops to stock up for the great Chinese New Year munch-a-thon.
Trust me, your snack table is about to become the stuff of legends.
Irvins Lunar New Year Gift Box
We all know IRVINS for its delicious salted egg goodies, but did you know that they have Lunar New Year box set, too?
Comprising their select salmon and fish skin products, you can eat them by themselves, or double as toppings for the added crunch and flavours to your dishes
This comprises two boxes, each box comes with 2x IRVINS Salted Egg Salmon Skin (50g), 1x IRVINS Salted Egg Fish Skin (50g), 1x IRVINS Hot Boom Salted Egg Fish Skin (50g) and 6 Red Packet (empty, I think).
You can get yours from their Shopee store.
Mdm Ling Bakery
Your guests will be spoilt for choice with delicious CNY goodies from Mdm Ling Bakery.
From classics like their New Zealand’s Premium Anchor Butter cookies (S$21.80) to their Golden Yuan Yang Love Letters (S$21.80), they will make a good snack option to munch on while watching your CNY movies.
This CNY, You could also get their CNY Flourishing Fantasy, which consists of 1 Standard Size Himalaya Salt Choc Almond , 1 Standard Size Cranberry Pineapple and 1 Flourishing Fantasy Box, at $45.60.
Prosperity Bakes
It is no secret that no one will turn down Classic Buttercloud Cookies (S$21.80), especially if they melt in your mouth and are dangerously addictive too.
For something special, try out their Expresso Buttercloud Cookies (S$21.80)— something that coffee lovers will enjoy.
Gin Thye
What is CNY without some juicy Bak Kwa in your pantry?
Gin Thye’s signature Bak Kwa is tender and addictive, with no preservatives added.
There are five flavours to choose from, including their original minced Bak Kwa, a spicy version, and even their pineapple Bak Kwa.
Get yours on Shopee.
Home’s Favourite
There’s nothing more festive than these limited edition Dragon Mao Shan Wang Mochi (S$78.00) by Home’s Favourite.
You can also try out their special flavoured cookies— including the Acai Cranberry Butter cookies (S$33.80) and the ondeh ondeh cookies (S$33.80).
My Mom’s Cookies
This gift set comes with scrumptious goodies and makes a perfect gift to impress your relatives and business associates too.
We recommend getting the Spring Time Gift Set (S$50.80), which comprises 12 of their favourite cookies, including Passion Fruit Pineapple Balls, Rainbow Meringue, and even Curry Crackers nestled in a beautiful carrier bag.
Get yours here.
Yong Sheng
If you are looking for variety, look no further. Yong Sheng has a total of 19 assorted CNY cookies for you to choose from.
We recommend trying out their Cranberry Cookies, Coconut Crispy Rolls, and their Pandan Pineapple Pies. Each tub is priced at S$18.80.
You can get yours on Shopee.
If it is your first time trying out Baker’s Brew and you are unsure of what to get, the Signature Collection (S$88.00) is perfect for you.
It comes with Ondeh Ondeh cookies, Pineapple Bak Kwa cookies, and Peanut Almond cookies— a good mix of sweet and savoury treats.
Featured Image: Baker’s Brew, My Mom’s Cookies, Prosperity Bakes & Home’s Favourite