Flakey or powdery, sweet or buttery—there’s a Filipino biscuit for every craving
Whether you indulge in these treats for a kick-start to your morning, afternoon tea, or even a cheeky midnight snack, Filipino biscuits are nostalgic delights that add a spring to your step, every time. Learn more about these eleven classic biscuits, from rosquillos to puto seko, below:
1. Rosquillos
The rosquillo is a popular Cebuano delicacy with a rich and treasured history. Created by Margarita “Titay” Frasco in the town of Liloan, the once nameless baked snack is golden brown in colour, floral-shaped, and flat, with a small round hole in the centre. It wasn’t until the provincial governor tried Titay’s famed cookies in 1907 that it got its name, allegedly bestowed by the governor as he fitted the biscuit on his finger and wittily dubbed it ‘rosquillo’ or ‘ringlet’.
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