Koloocheh
Masghati (left) and Koloocheh (right) | |
| Type | Cookie |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Region or state | Shiraz, Fuman, Lahijan, Kermanshah and Khuzistan |
Koloocheh or kleicha (Persian: کلوچه), also known as Persian New Year bread, is a Persian stamped cookie or bread, originating in various parts of Iran. There are many variations on the recipe (bready texture vs. crispy; stuffed vs. unstuffed) made in Iran and in Persian diaspora communities, including in Eastern Europe and North America.