Okay kiddo, a linga cookie is a special type of cookie that is made to celebrate something called Carnival. Carnival is a big festival that happens in many countries around the world, where people dress up in costumes and have a lot of fun.
Now, these linga cookies are typically made in the shape of a special type of fruit that grows in some of the countries where Carnival is celebrated. This fruit is called ackee, and it is shaped a bit like a heart or a teardrop.
To make the linga cookie, bakers mix together ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. They roll out the dough, cut it into the shape of the ackee fruit, and then bake it in the oven until it's crispy and golden brown.
People like to eat the linga cookie during Carnival as a special treat. They might have one with a cup of tea, or share them with friends and family.
So that's it, a linga cookie is a yummy treat that you might find during Carnival, shaped like a fruit called ackee.