Dubai Chewy Cookie is a Korean‑inspired viral dessert that blends Middle‑Eastern kadayıf with a chewy marshmallow coating. It gained popularity on Korean social media for its unique texture contrast and has become a trendy treat among young bakers.

In Turkey and the Levant, kadayıf is used in desserts like künefe (cheese‑filled) and baklava. The Korean version swaps cheese for a pistachio‑white‑chocolate filling and adds a marshmallow layer, creating a distinct chewy‑crunch hybrid.

Koreans often serve these cookies as a snack during tea time or as a special treat at birthday parties. They are presented on a platter, sometimes dusted with powdered sugar, and enjoyed alongside coffee or milk tea.

While not tied to a specific holiday, the cookie’s viral status makes it popular for school events, family gatherings, and online cooking challenges in Korea.

Authentic ingredients include salted pistachios, shredded kadayıf, white chocolate, and marshmallows. Substitutes like neutral oil for olive oil, or pistachio cream for extra moisture, work fine but will slightly alter flavor and texture.

Common errors include over‑roasting pistachios, burning the kadayıf, cooking the marshmallow mixture on high heat, and not oiling the parchment sheet. Each mistake leads to a loss of the signature chewy texture.

Low heat prevents the sugars in marshmallows from caramelizing too quickly, which would make the coating hard rather than chewy. The gentle melt retains a soft, stretchy texture that defines the cookie.

Yes. Prepare the pistachio paste and baked kadayıf up to 3 days in advance, keep the assembled cookies refrigerated in an airtight container, and they stay fresh for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped individually.

The sheet should be glossy, smooth, and warm to the touch but not sticky. It should lift easily from the parchment without tearing, indicating the correct low‑heat melt.

The YouTube channel Sweet Patty focuses on easy‑to‑follow dessert tutorials, often featuring viral Asian sweets, creative twists on classic treats, and step‑by‑step visual guides for home bakers.

Sweet Patty emphasizes hands‑on techniques, detailed explanations of texture science (like the low‑heat marshmallow melt), and practical tips for using everyday pantry items, setting it apart from channels that rely on high‑tech equipment or obscure ingredients.