A Taste of Southeast Asia: Pandan & Gula Melaka in a Cookie

At Crumbaroo, we’re all about bold flavours and heartfelt bakes — and we’ve got something extra special lined up for your cookie jar: Pandan Gula Melaka-Infused Toasted Coconut. If you're wondering, "What exactly is pandan or gula melaka?" — let’s take a delicious detour through Southeast Asia’s most beloved dessert ingredients.

What is Pandan?

Pandan leaves & Gula Melaka – the iconic duo behind our newest cookie flavour.

Pandan, often called “Asia’s vanilla,” is a tropical plant known for its long, fragrant leaves. With a naturally sweet, nutty aroma and a soft green hue, pandan brings warmth and nostalgia to countless Southeast Asian treats — from rice dishes to sponge cakes. It's the signature note in our newest creation: pandan gula melaka cookies.

What is Gula Melaka?

Gula Melaka, also known as gula merah in some regions, is a rich, smoky palm sugar made from the sap of coconut or sugar palm trees. Sold in dark, caramel-toned blocks, it melts into a deeply flavoured syrup that adds richness to traditional desserts like cendol, kuih, and sago pudding with coconut cream.

Whether you call them gula melaka biscuits, gula merah cookies, or simply gula melaka cookies, this bold, complex ingredient is the heart of some of our most indulgent recipes.

A Match Made in Dessert Heaven

The classic Chendol - sweet pandan jelly, rich Gula Melaka syrup, and velvety coconut milk.

Together, pandan and gula melaka are a beloved combo across Southeast Asia. Think fragrant, creamy, earthy, and just the right touch of sweet — especially when paired with toasted coconut. It’s the kind of flavour that’s comforting and nostalgic all at once.

So we thought: why not wrap that magic in a cookie?

Say Hello to Our Pandan Gula Melaka Cookie

We’re giving this iconic pairing a Crumbaroo-style makeover, blending it into our signature dough and stuffing it with a gooey pandan and toasted coconut centre sweetened with luscious gula melaka. The result? A chewy, fragrant treat that’s bold, buttery, and unmistakably Southeast Asian.

Whether you're searching for gula melaka cookies near you, or just drooling over gula melaka cookies images online, one bite of ours will transport you straight to dessert paradise.

Launching soon at our market stalls and online at crumbaroo.com — get ready to fall in love 💚