Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Chinese Peanut Cookies

In a world filled with hustle and bustle, sometimes it's the simplest pleasures that bring the most joy. And for me, that joy comes from the warmth of my kitchen and the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air.

 

It all started with a moment of inspiration during my annual leave, where instead of succumbing to the monotony of idle time, I decided to embark on a culinary adventure. With travel plans on hold, I turned to the comforting art of cookie making.

Among the myriad of recipes dancing in my mind, Chinese Peanut Cookies emerged as the clear frontrunner. These delectable treats, with their soft, crumbly texture and rich buttery flavor, hold a special place in my heart, evoking memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations.

 

Armed with a recipe sourced from the depths of the internet, I eagerly set out to bring these cookies to life. However, as I delved into the dough-making process, I encountered a sticky situation - quite literally. Despite my best efforts, the dough refused to cooperate, leaving me in a state of panic.

 

But with a dash of resilience and a sprinkle of improvisation, I managed to salvage the situation. A generous dusting of extra flour worked wonders, transforming the unruly batter into a workable consistency.

 

As the cookies emerged from the oven, golden and fragrant, a sense of triumph washed over me. With each bite, I savored the familiar taste of nostalgia and the satisfaction of a kitchen conquest.

Ingredients:

1 cup grounded roasted peanuts

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup icing sugar

1/4 cup oil (unscented)

1 tbsp softened butter

A handful of roasted peanuts for decoration

1 egg yolk (lightly beaten) (Note: For a vegetarian version, substitute milk or cream for egg wash)

 

Method:

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients until well incorporated.

If the dough feels too sticky, gradually add more flour until it reaches a manageable consistency.

Pinch off small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Press a roasted peanut onto the top of each cookie, then brush with the beaten egg yolk.

Bake the cookies at 170°C for approximately 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Once baked, allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.





23 comments:

  1. In love you, u gave a veg version too :)
    Kisses
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  2. You are in a baking zone. Lovely dishes coming out. Perfect cookies. Going to try for my kids.

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  3. Wow loved the clicks very much
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  4. This cookie is new to me. Since we all love peanut, will definitely try this sometime at home.. :)

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  5. haha. its the time of the year to indulge! But I try to cut down with the sinful (e.g. high sugar) food. Getting a sore throat already (before CNY) =(

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  6. U made a wise decision nava ,i mean not giving the link of the failure recipe.I too have to venture in to cookies and u gave a good start with peanut cookies ...

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  7. I love anything and everything made out of peanut, it has come out stunningly.

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  8. lovely cookies!! I never tried my hands on cookies ever, dint try baking cooking without oven but I guess I should try now :) thanks for sharing

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  9. lovely bite sized delights...simply yum

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  10. Wow wonderful cookies with the crunchy peanuts on top. Sure will give Irresistible taste.

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  11. Yum! These peanut cookies look great, I love the idea of the roasted ground peanuts...
    I can imagine these cookies melting in my mouth...yum!
    Thanks for the recipe and hope you are having a great week Nava :D

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  12. Hi Nava, this cookies very addictive, hard to stop eating. Yours look good. I'm baking this tonight.

    Have a nice day.

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  13. Wow peanut cookies look yummy, loved the clicks dear... peanuts are my fav, i'll surely make them :)

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  14. Haven't made peanut cookies yet...Should give this a try..

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  15. I love that you have not used peanut butter in the recipe...almost every cookie starting with peanut has that. Great going Nava! They look so pretty with the browned tops.

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  16. Awesome n perfect... they look... with tea will rock...

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