[2] Putri salju is a typical delicacy for festive occasions and major holidays, such as Lebaran (Eid ul-Fitr), Natal (Christmas) and Imlek (Chinese New Year).

[3] Putri salju cookies are usually sold in air-tight plastic or glass jars in traditional markets, bakeries, pastry shops and supermarkets.

The cookies' dough is made from a fine mixture of flour, cornstarch, butter or margarine and egg yolks which is baked in the oven.

Prepared cookies must be stored in air-tight containers to prevent the sugar absorbing water from the air via hygroscopy.

[4] Today, while most are prepared in the typical fashion with sugar, several variants of kue putri salju are available including cheese and chocolate.