10 Easy Kuih Raya Recipes 2021: No Complicated Ingredients Or Equipment Required!

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Last updated 11 May 2021

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Simple Kuih Raya Recipes For Raya 2021

In a blink of an eye, Ramadan 2021 is now upon us and Hari Raya is also fast approaching! While it's going to be another rather different Raya this year, this doesn't mean you have to forgo your favourite raya cookies and kuih Raya that are an iconic part of Raya celebrations.

In fact, this #dudukrumah period is the perfect opportunity for you to make your own kuih raya with these 10 easy recipes that are simple to follow and don't require complicated ingredients or baking equipment. Now let's dig out our flour and whisk to start baking!

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Easy Kuih Raya Recipes To Try Out At Home

1. Honey Cornflakes

Video Credits: Che Nom (Youtube)

These classic cornflake cups may stir up some of your fondest childhood memories. All you need are simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen - honey, butter, sugar, and cornflakes! You can also top your cookies with some colourful sprinkles to add some flair to your batch of treats. Some people also prefer chocolate cornflakes over honey cornflakes, so just swap out the honey with chocolate for a chocolatey treat!

Ingredients Needed:

Cornflakes
Butter
Honey
Sugar
Rainbow sprinkles (optional: to garnish)
Mini paper cups

2. Kuih Semperit Susu

Video Credits: Buat Orang Lapo (Youtube)

Kuih Semperit is the Malaysian version of a butter cookie and is typically shaped into a dahlia flower pattern with a cherry piece pressed into its middle. These heavenly biscuits will melt in your mouth and are oh-so-pretty - you'll be surprised how easy they are to bake!

Ingredients Needed:

Butter
Icing sugar
Egg yolk
Vanilla extract
Cookies flour (tepung cookies)
Custard flour (tepung kastad)
Corn flour (tepung jagung)
Cherries (optional: to garnish)

3. London Almond Cookies

Video Credits: Ani's Home Recipe (Youtube)

Who can resist these yummy chocolate cookies? London almond cookies are made with roasted almonds covered in dough and coated with chocolate plus a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top! Though it's slightly harder to make as compared to other recipes in this list, we promise the batch you create will be worth the process.

Ingredients Needed:

Butter
Castor sugar
Vanilla extract
Egg yolk
Wheat flour (tepung gandum)
Corn flour (tepung jagung)
Almond powder (serbuk badam)
Chocolate
Shortening (lemak sayuran)

4. Kek Batik

Video Credits: Che Nom (Youtube)

Kek Batik has somehow become somewhat of a trending Raya treat this year - it seems like everyone is making it! Thankfully this cake is super easy to make and you don't even need to bake it - simply mix all the ingredients together and pop it into the fridge to chill for a bit before sinking your teeth into a heavenly piece.

Ingredients Needed:

Marie biscuits
Butter
Sweetened condensed milk (susu pekat)
Cocoa powder
Milo powder
Egg
Vanilla extract
Whipping cream
Chocolate

5. Kuih Tepung Pelita

Video Credits: Malina Lina Pg

Kuih Tepung Pelita is a crowd favourite during the Ramadhan and Raya season. This coconut and pandan jelly dessert consists of two layers of distinct flavours and is creamy, sweet and very delicious! Most people think this treat is complicated to make but it's actually made with really simple ingredients and can be whipped up easily.

Ingredients Needed:

Pandan leaves
Rice flour (tepung beras)
Sugar & salt
Tapioca starch (tepung ubi)
Coconut cream extract (santan pekat)

6. Blueberry Cheese Tarts

Video Credits: Seminit Resepi (Youtube)

These cheese tarts may look sophisticated but they're actually not that hard to make. Learn the recipe within a minute by watching the video above - you can even replace the blueberry jam with strawberry jam, chocolate or pineapple jam depending on your preference!

Ingredients Needed:

Butter
Icing sugar
Egg yolk
Wheat flour (tepung gandum)
Food colouring (optional)
Vanilla extract
Cream cheese
Castor sugar
Blueberry jam

7. Biskut Kacang Mazola

Video Credits: Surianti Kitchen

If you love peanuts, you'll love this recipe! Biskut Mazola are little balls of peanut goodness that will melt in your mouth. Pro-tip: make sure you pan-fry your peanuts until they're golden brown for the best taste and texture!

Ingredients Needed:

Wheat flour (tepung gandum)
Icing sugar
Peanuts (kacang tanah)
Cooking oil (minyak jagung/minyak masak)
Egg yolk

8. Red Velvet Cookies

Video Credits: SweetTreats (Youtube)

This is a modern cookie that you may not have had during your childhood years, but if you're looking for something a bit fancy to add to your usual stash of raya cookies, try making these yummy treats! They'll add a pop of colour to your usual kuih raya and we promise the little ones will love them.

Ingredients Needed:

Butter
Sugar
Egg
Milk
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking soda
Chocolate chips

9. Onde-Onde

Video Credit: Buat Orang Lapo

Delicate pandan balls rolled with grated coconut and filled with gula Melaka - onde-onde is hands-down one of our favourite traditional kuihs in Malaysia. While they may seem hard to make, the recipe is actually really simple - in fact, you can finish making a batch in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients Needed:

Glutinous rice flour (tepung pulut)
Wheat flour (tempung gandum)
Pandan juice
Green food colouring (optional)
Palm sugar (gula melaka/kabung)
Grated coconut (kelapa parut)
Salt

10. Rolled Pineapple Tarts (Tart Nenas)

Video Credit: El Mundo Eats

Biskut tart nenas is a must-have during Raya - in fact, they're perfect for snacking all year round. While these sweet treats aren't the easiest to make, feel free to give it a try if you're up for the challenge! P/s: if you wish to avoid the hassle of making your own pineapple jam, you can also purchase pre-made ones for your cookies, that will pretty much cut down the time and effort needed by half!

Ingredients Needed: