Making Dubai’s Trendy Chewy Cookie (DuJjonKu) at Home
두쫀쿠(두바이 쫀득쿠키) is hot!!
Recently, I decided to try making the famous Dubai Chewy Cookie (DuJjonKu) at home. The best part? The ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find!
- Skimmed milk powder (Magermilchpulver): I picked this up at Rewe. It’s important to use Magermilchpulver, not just regular milk powder.
- Kadaif (shredded pastry): Bought 500g of the raw version from a Turkish market for €3.99.
- Pistachio spread: Rewe’s own brand, around €3.
- Marshmallows: As long as they’re not barbecue marshmallows, they’ll work fine. I grabbed a bag at Rewe for about €1.99.
- White chocolate: The cheapest option, around €1, works perfectly.
Step 1: Toasting the Kadaif
I fried the kadaif in butter over low heat. Be warned—tiny bits fly everywhere, so either set up a splash guard or prepare for some cleaning afterward!
Step 2: Mixing with Chocolate & Pistachio
Once toasted, I mixed the kadaif with melted white chocolate and pistachio spread. Honestly, this mixture alone is dangerously delicious—you’ll need self-control not to eat it all before finishing the recipe.
Step 3: Melting the Marshmallows
This step is crucial! Melt marshmallows with butter over low heat. When they’re partially melted and still holding some shape, turn off the heat. Then add skimmed milk powder and cocoa powder, mixing well before the marshmallows fully dissolve.
⚠️ If you wait too long, the mixture becomes overly sticky and won’t work as the chewy filling for DuJjonKu.
Step 4: Assembling the Cookie
With the marshmallow mixture ready, oil your gloves and wrap the kadaif balls around it. Finally, roll them in cocoa powder for that signature finish.
The Result
Surprisingly cheap, simple, and absolutely delicious! I shared them with friends, and even after eating them for three days straight, I still had kadaif balls left over.
Since DuJjonKu has become so popular lately, it’s hard to buy and often expensive. That’s why I highly recommend making it yourself at home—you’ll save money, have fun, and impress everyone with your homemade version.
✨ My Take:
What I love about this recipe is that it blends Middle Eastern ingredients like kadaif with the playful sweetness of marshmallows and chocolate. It’s a perfect example of how global food trends can be recreated in your own kitchen with just a few affordable ingredients. Plus, making it at home means you can adjust the sweetness, add extra pistachio, or even experiment with different coatings (like matcha powder or crushed nuts).
