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Where to Try India's Sweetest Christmas Traditions

India’s Christmas season centers on traditional sweets that showcase local flavors and regional variety.
Rose cookies, known as acchappam or kokkisan, are a staple rosette fritter used in Christmas platters.
Kulkuls involve curling dough on forks or combs and soaking in sugar syrup for a crisp finish.
Karanji pastries are crescent-shaped and enjoyed during festivals, with navriyo as a holiday variant.
Bebinca and dodol from Goa illustrate the Portuguese influence, using coconut milk and layered textures.
Marzipan in Goa and Mumbai uses cashews, shaped into flowers and other figures.
Guava cheese and guava toffee are popular Goa and north India desserts with a tart, sweet profile.
Milk cream toffees are a rich holiday treat shaped into flowers and stars.
Nankhatai cookies, sometimes piped or enriched with semolina, are a holiday favorite.
The article suggests where to taste these sweets in major Indian cities and markets.

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