# Eid treats list — a table ready for visitors

Having nothing to offer when the doorbell rings at Eid is one of the worst surprises. This list collects what a visiting table needs, from candy to coffee, and shared through a room code with your family, nobody buys the same thing twice. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** An Eid treats table usually has candy, chocolate, Turkish delight, baklava, cookies and nuts, with Turkish coffee, tea and cold drinks alongside. In Turkey, guests are also traditionally offered cologne first to freshen their hands. Estimate roughly how many visitors to expect and buy a little of many treats rather than a lot of a few, which cuts waste and keeps the table varied.

## What's on the list

### General

- Cologne
- Paper napkins
- Serving plates

### Sweets & snacks

- Candy
- Chocolate
- Turkish delight
- Baklava
- Nuts and dried fruit
- Cookies

### Drinks

- Turkish coffee
- Tea
- Fruit juice
- Lemonade

### Pantry staples

- Flour
- Walnuts
- Sugar for syrup

### Dairy & breakfast

- Butter

## Tips

- Store Turkish delight and chocolate away from heat in a sealed box so they stay fresh through the last day of the holiday.
- Estimate roughly how many visitors to expect and buy a little of many treats rather than a lot of a few.
- If you're making baklava, set aside the dough and syrup work for the day before; Eid morning is too tight.
- Pick up cologne and coffee a day or two early; stores are packed on the eve of the holiday.

## Frequently asked questions

### What do you serve guests at Eid?

A classic spread has candy, chocolate, Turkish delight, baklava and cookies, with Turkish coffee, tea, lemonade or juice alongside. In Turkey it is customary to offer visitors cologne first, then sweets and a drink.

### How do you store Eid sweets and chocolate?

Keep Turkish delight, chocolate and cookies in a cool, sealed box: chocolate can bloom white in heat and Turkish delight hardens when exposed to air. Syrup-soaked baklava keeps 2–3 days in a sealed container at room temperature; put cream-filled or milk-based desserts in the fridge.

### When should you do the shopping before Eid?

Stores are packed on the eve of the holiday, so buy non-perishables such as nuts, candy, cologne and drinks a day or two earlier. If you're making baklava, do the dough and syrup the day before.

### Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

### Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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[Start a room with this list](https://ortakliste.app/en/list/eid-treats-list) — 17 items go straight into your new room; delete what you don't need, add what's missing. No account needed.