Do different countries have any traditional biscuits?

Yes, different countries have a rich and diverse range of traditional biscuits, reflecting their unique culinary history and ingredients. Here are some examples:

Europe:

* United Kingdom: Shortbread, Digestive Biscuits, Hobnobs, Ginger Nuts, Jaffa Cakes, Biscuits with a variety of fillings.

* France: Sablés, Biscuits roses, Galettes, Biscottes, Madeleines

* Germany: Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies), Spritzgebäck, Butterbrezel

* Italy: Biscotti, Cantucci, Taralli

* Spain: Polvorones, Alfajores, Mantecados

* Portugal: Biscoitos de Aveiro, Biscoitos de Ovos Moles, Bolachas de Leite

* Netherlands: Speculaas, Stroopwafels

* Sweden: Pepparkakor (gingerbread cookies), Toscakaka

* Greece: Koulourakia (twisted biscuits), Melomakarona (honey cookies)

Asia:

* Japan: Hiyashi-bin (chilled biscuits), Shiroi Koibito (white lover biscuits), Senbei (rice crackers)

* China: Tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), Mooncakes, Biscuits with nuts, sesame, and honey

* India: Biscuits with ghee, cardamom, and spices, Cookies with almonds and cashews

* Korea: Yugwa (traditional honey cookies), Gwanghwamun Gwanghwamun, Hangwa (traditional Korean sweets)

* Philippines: Polvoron, Biscuits with leche flan filling

North America:

* United States: Chocolate chip cookies, Oatmeal cookies, Sugar cookies, Graham crackers, Animal crackers

* Canada: Nanaimo bars, Butter tarts, Shortbread cookies

South America:

* Brazil: Biscoitos amanteigados (butter cookies), Biscoitos de polvilho (tapioca cookies), Paçoca (peanut candy)

* Argentina: Alfajores, Biscochitos de grasa (fat cookies)

* Chile: Alfajores, Biscochitos de maicena (cornstarch cookies)

Africa:

* Morocco: Ghriba (sesame seed cookies), Msemen (layered flatbread), Kaab el ghazal (gazelle horns)

* South Africa: Malva pudding, Koeksisters (deep-fried dough)

This is just a small selection of the many traditional biscuits found around the world. Each country has its own unique variations and recipes, often passed down through generations.

It's important to note that the term "biscuit" can be used differently in various cultures. In some regions, it might refer to a specific type of cookie, while in others, it might encompass a wider range of baked goods.