What is Marie Gold Cookie

Marie Gold” is the well‑known biscuit (cookie) made by Britannia—a light, crispy, subtly sweet tea‑time biscuit featuring a classic vanilla flavor, enriched with vitamins and minerals, and containing zero trans fats

More broadly, it belongs to the wider family of “Marie biscuits,” which originated in 19th‑century London by Peek Freans in 1874 to celebrate a royal wedding. These plain, round, vanilla‑flavored biscuits became popular across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, often enjoyed with tea or coffee and also used in desserts like Portuguese bolo de bolacha and Sri Lankan chocolate biscuit pudding

🧁 Key points:

Origin of Marie biscuits: Created in London, 1874; vanilla‑flavored tea biscuit

Britannia’s Marie Gold: A modern, fortified version—crisp, vegetarian, zero trans fats, with added vitamins & minerals

Usage: Perfect for dunking in tea or coffee, or as a simple, versatile base in a variety of desserts and snacking recipes.

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