Mother-and-Daughter Recipe for Sweet Success: KUKII Cookies

By, Nurnajihah Binti Ismail, Nurshazwani Binti Abd Razak and Nur Maisarah Binti Mustafa

Imagine at 3am, buried in assignments during the last weeks of Semester 2, 2024/2025, staying up late for days and suddenly craving for something comforting that is sweet, moist and buttery. Here comes to you, KUKII that sells soft cookies that can solve your stressed mind; they surely make those nights feel more bearable as you inch to the deadlines.

KUKII, a minimalist brand that literally represents a dessert, not just as a treat, but the journey of a student’s efforts to survive in college with the love of a mother helping it to turn the hustle into a name that people remember. It is a minimalist brand name but serves an optimal punch of taste at an affordable price. Definitely a comfort food you should devour in stressful situations. At first glance, KUKII might seem like just another cookie pop up that sells cookies and other comfort foods, however, there is a story behind that makes it different from other comparable brands.

What makes KUKII special is not just the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies or the wide variety of delicious treats they offer. It is the story behind the brand that truly captures hearts. KUKII is a mother and daughter initiative, born out of a simple but specific goal which is to earn extra income while spending quality time together. It only started as a small baking activity as part of a hobby at home and quickly turned into a passionate project that earned income for the duo.

Every cookie that KUKII sells comes with a sprinkle of love and a pinch of togetherness, making the brand more than just a business; it is a supportive family story you can taste. Another thing that makes KUKII stand out is its commitment to local ingredients. Even though many international products have surpassed the market economy, the family stands tall with its decision to show some love to Malaysian ingredients by including them in their cookies. Instead of using expensive imported items, they stick to high-quality Malaysian-made chocolate and other local ingredients. This not only supports local producers but also helps them maintain affordable prices, especially for students. Truthfully, the cookies still have the best quality, and each cookie melts in your mouth, rich with flavour and warmth.

KUKII also offers a variety of interesting flavors, including classic chocolate chip, kunafa, s’mores, matcha, and red velvet. The cookies are soft, rich in flavor, and surprisingly premium taste despite being made with local ingredients. Each bite shows high quality that is impressive as the cookies are sold at student-friendly prices. Their special monthly flavour for May is carrot cake, which is only available for a limited time. KUKII is dedicated to open a physical store. However, they understand that opening a physical store is a big thing and it does not seem easy as it is, especially for a small business committed to keeping prices student-friendly. So, rather than rushing into it, they prioritize affordability and quality first.

They join food festivals like the Gombak Food Fest 2.0 to stay connected with university students and offer affordable, high-quality cookies without compromising their values. For them, every event brings them one step closer to making their dream store a reality. If you are craving something sweet after class, need a pick-me-up between lectures, melt your worries away on never ending assignments or simply want to support a heartfelt local effort, KUKII is the online brand to seek. It is more than just cookies, but it is about community and creating joy, one bite at a time. KUKII is not found on supermarket shelves or behind a fancy glass chiller, but a cute set up as minimalist as the brand in campus events, like Gombak Food Festival 2.0 and many more to come. Find KUKII at its next event by following @kukii.my official Instagram page for more updates or a sneak peek on special flavour of the seasons. Wait for nothing, grab your wallet, find the booth, pick a flavour and you are part of KUKII’s stories.***