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Square cookie

Alternative names	Fangkuaisu, Cubic cracker
Place of origin	Taiwan
Region or state	Chiayi
Created by	Tang Chang-fa
Main ingredients	flour, water, sugar, salt, sesame seeds, milk powder, lard
Media: Square cookie

Square cookie, (Chinese: 方塊酥; pinyin: fāngkùaisū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: hong-tè-so̍), is a traditional Taiwanese cookie, originating from Chiayi County.^[1][2]

The famous cookie were first crafted by Tang Chang-fa in 1956. Tang, a retired military officer who retreated from China to Taiwan with the Kuomintang in 1949, innovatively combined the method of making northern Chinese flatbread with traditional Taiwanese pastry techniques, modifying the shape to a square for better packaging and convenience. These cookies have since become emblematic of Chiayi's culinary heritage, frequently chosen as souvenirs and included in prestigious lists such as Taiwan's top 100 souvenirs and state banquet desserts.^[3]

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The primary ingredients for square cookies include baked milk powder, butter or lard, sesame seeds, and sugar. The preparation involves mixing low-gluten flour with these ingredients to form a dough, which is then divided into small portions. Separately, medium-gluten flour is kneaded to create the outer layer. Each portion of the filling is wrapped in the outer layer, flattened, folded multiple times, and then baked until crispy. The resulting texture and flavor, characterized by the rich taste of butter and sesame, are what make these cookies particularly appealing.

Square cookies are a staple in Chiayi, often considered the best in the region. En Dian Square Cookies, established in 1945, is a well-known local bakery that specializes in these cookies, boasting a delicate 243-layered crispy texture.^[4] The cookies come in various flavours, including original, honey, chocolate, and seaweed. They are also a popular choice for souvenirs and are included in gift packages for tourists.^[5]

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• List of desserts
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