Who doesn’t love cookies? These sweet, yummy treats come in different shapes, sizes and flavours. Some are round, some are square, and some are shaped like animals or cartoon characters!

Cookies can be soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy. One of the most popular cookie flavours is chocolate chip. But did you know there are many other flavours and types too? You can find peanut butter cookies, butter cookies and even colourful rainbow cookies.

In Malaysia, some cookies are made for special occasions.

Nor Aina Harris, 12For Hari Raya, families bake kuih raya like cornflakes cookies and chocolate almond cookies. Chinese New Year is not complete without dragon biscuits and peanut cookies. Even Deepavali has its own tasty treats like murukku and coconut biscuits. Every celebration has its own special cookie to be enjoyed and shared.

Cookies are great to eat with a glass of milk, share with your friends or give as gifts.

They remind us of fun times in the kitchen, happy moments with family and the joy of sharing something sweet.

Here are the letters from Starchild readers on the topic, Cookies.

“Being a cookie fan, my cookie invention will come in a variety of flavours. On the menu will be delicious quadruple chocolate cookies, fruity filling cookies, and even vegetable cookies; there will be a type of cookie suitable for everyone, young and old,” writes Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 10.

Younger sibling Asher Wang Qi Chuen, seven, says: “I would like to come up with a type of Pokemon series cookies since many children and adults like Pokemon. The cookie will be colourful and it’s in a secret rainbow flavour that you need to try to know how it tastes.”

Asher Wang Qi Chuen, 7

“I love cookies – especially chocolate chip ones. Sometimes, my mum and I bake them together on weekends. I get to mix the dough and add lots of chocolate chips. The best part is smelling the cookies while they are baking in the oven,” writes Nor Aina Harris, 12.

ITEM: Imagine if you had a superpower, like talking to animals or being in charge of the weather. What would you do to make the world happier? Maybe you’d chat with playful monkeys or make the sun shine every day so flowers bloom and butterflies dance.

What if you could build a magical home just for animals? A cosy forest with ripe, sweet fruits and sparkling streams where every animal feels safe and free. You might even throw the biggest, happiest animal party ever!

Email your contributions to lifestyle@thestar.com.my by June 13. Please put “STARCHILD: The Magic of Nature” in the subject line of your email.

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