Forged in heaven by baby angels, these little cookies are popular all over the world. It’s time for them to get the accolades they so richly deserve.
What is a Maria cookie, you ask?
These sweet little wheels of goodness were first baked in London in 1874 as an homage to the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia when she wed the Duke of Edinburgh. Whether you call them biscuits to hono(u)r their place of birth, or refer to them as cookies, crackers, or galletas, they stand as one of history's cutest wedding gifts.
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Did you gasp at its beauty? It says "galleta" because this cookie speaks multiple languages. Are you impressed?
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This cookie is an international superstar.
Many countries enjoy Maria cookies, although they're often made by different manufacturers and are sometimes given slightly different names. A Maria cookie wears many outfits, but it is always true to itself. And to you.
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Maria cookies can do anything.
A snack. A dessert. A breakfast food. An ingredient. Maria cookies are versatile. They're crisp and sweet, with a slight vanilla flavor, but not too sweet. Like, they're not going to be creepy about it. They're always there for you. They'll never let you down. They will adopt you and take you to every Disney theme park across the globe.
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