With Chinese New Year comes the visitations, Yu Shengs, hongbaos, but perhaps the best of all—seasonal treats. This festive season, we’ve rounded up our top seven most intriguing snack variations to symbolise this year’s theme as the seventh animal of the zodiac cycle—The Year of the Horse. From Golden Black Truffle Pineapple Balls to Crispy Ma La Tiger Prawn Sticks, here are unique treats you have to check out this season!
1. Golden Black Truffle Pineapple Balls
Voted as the bakery with Singapore’s number one pineapple tarts, Ding Bakery puts its unique spin on the iconic Chinese New Year snack.
While their original Pineapple Balls (S$23.87) are non-negotiable, you should consider accompanying your purchase with a few of their unconventional flavours. With over 12 pineapple ball flavours, Ding Bakery highlights its Golden Black Truffle Pineapple Balls (S$28.23), Ondeh Ondeh Ball with Gula Melaka (S$29.96), and Pandan Pineapple Balls (S$26.87).
Shop Ding Bakery’s Pineapple Balls here.
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2. IRVINS Salted Egg Prawn Roll
Back by popular demand, IRVINS’ Salted Egg Prawn Rolls (S$9) are now available islandwide in-store and online.
By incorporating salted egg into regular hae bee hiam (spicy shrimp) filled rolls, you’ll get to experience a crunchy burst of salted egg and spicy shrimp flavours with each bite. Although simply adding one more ingredient, IRVINS’ Salted Egg Prawn Roll enhances the prawn rolls we know to be an irresistible pack of savoury and spice.
Shop IRVINS Salted Egg Prawn Roll here.
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3. KFC Mala Lotus Root Chips
Part of the newest KFC La Zi Ji launch, Mala Lotus Root Chips (S$1.80) are the perfect snacks for spice and lotus root lovers. Thin and light in your hands, these chips pack a satisfying punch while still exuding the lotus root flavour.
KFC’s Mala Lotus Root Chips can be purchased over the counter or at self-ordering kiosks in KFC outlets except the Singapore Zoo and Sentosa branches. Alternatively, you can order through the KFC Singapore App, website, or via delivery partners including GrabFood, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda.
Shop KFC’s Mala Lotus Root Chips here.
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4. Crispy Ma La Tiger Prawn Sticks
For those not a fan of lotus root, Ding Bakery’s Mala Prawn Sticks (S$18.42) serve as a great alternative to still enjoy a fiery snack during visitations.
These extra-spicy Ma La Tiger Prawn Sticks explode with heat, numbing spice, and that unmistakable adrenaline rush with every bite. Each prawn stick is coated generously in Ma La powder and chilli powder, then enhanced with sugar and salt to balance out any bitter or overwhelming aromas that come with its spices.
Shop Ding Bakery’s Crispy Ma La Tiger Prawn Sticks here.
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5. Scallion Butter Cookies
The ultimate sweet and savoury combo, BreadTalk’s Scallion Butter Cookies (S$15.80) blend rich creamy butter with the fragrant aroma of scallions.
Although the scent of scallions can seem overwhelming at first, the taste is much milder and sweeter! To all parents, this cookie might also be the gateway to getting your kids to eat their veggies.
Shop BreadTalk’s Scallion Butter Cookies here.
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6. Fusion Chinese New Year Cookie Suite
A halal-certified business selling intricately made Kueh Lapis, Ollella infuses its Indonesian culture into its line-up of Chinese New Year snacks. Packaged in an elegant Batik-inspired box, Ollella’s Jade Ondeh Balls, Huat Hebi Hiam Balls, Golden Pineapple Balls, and Vegan Almond Cookies are creatively curated for festive gifting.
Ollella’s Complete Cookie Suite Batik Gift Boxes (S$110) are now available in all store outlets and are available for delivery. Do take note that online orders should be placed before 3pm for next-day delivery or pickup.
Shop Ollella’s Complete Cookie Suite Batik Gift Box here.
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7. Premium Honey Chicken Floss Love Letter
Never failing to bring experimental treats, Ding Bakery brings yet another inventive snack to the table—this time with love letters. Among innovative love letter flavours like Charcoal, Coffee, Chocolate, and Pandan, the highlight of them all has to be the Premium Honey Chicken Floss Love Letter.
Folding fluffy chicken floss in crisp egg wafers with a light hint of honey, Ding Bakery’s Premium Honey Chicken Floss Love Letter (S$19.33) is one of our best finds yet.
Shop Ding Bakery’s Love Letters here.
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Whether you’re an adventurous eater or someone who likes to stick with the classics, this roundup of snacks gives the best of both. Combining traditional treats with modern flavours, these delectable bites are indeed spoiling us with choices for a generous Chinese New Year. (Admin, for one, is already drooling for these savoury treats. Is it possible to find anyone who isn’t?)
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