Peanut Cookies

This is not a low-fat recipe, so be forewarned. But peanut cookies are a once-in-a-while indulgence of mine, which is necessary for the enjoyment of my life! Peanut cookies are usually made around Hari Raya in Malaysia and Singapore. When I was growing up, one of life's simpler pleasures was awaiting the end of the fasting month, so I could partake in the delicious treats made at home for the Hari Raya celebration, one of the treats I loved being the peanut cookies. Now that I am away from home, I try to replicate the treats I enjoyed when I was younger.

This recipe I tried is fantastic because it is so easy to follow. If I could do it, I think anyone can because I am not much of a baker.

Peanut Cookies

Ingredients:

250g ground peanut powder

200g plain flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

110g icing sugar (or castor sugar)

1/4 tsp salt

140g corn oil (or peanut oil)
Egg wash:1 egg yolk lightly beaten with 1 tsp water

Method:

Mix ground peanut powder, plain flour, baking powder, icing sugar and salt in a big mixing bowl till well combined. Pour in oil slowly and mix till a dough is formed. You might need a little more than the stated amount if the dough is too dry. Shape into small bite-size pieces. Place about 2cm apart on lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash. Bake at 170C for 18-22 minutes or till golden brown.

Notes:

You can buy ready-made peanut ground powder, but I like to do it myself - I think it tastes better that way. Roast 250 grams of peanuts in a pan, then grind them into powder in a blender.

Use icing sugar instead of castor sugar to get a finer textured cookie.

Do not add too much oil or the cookie will be too crumbly.

Enjoy!