Description
Celebrate Chinese New Year with these authentic, crispy, and buttery peanut cookies. Made with finely ground roasted peanuts, butter, and simple pantry ingredients, these cookies deliver a nostalgic nutty flavor and a tender crumb texture. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or festive sharing, they embody warmth and prosperity in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 100g Peanut Powder (finely ground roasted peanuts)
- 120g Unsalted Butter, softened
- 70g Caster Sugar
- 160g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- Peanut Halves or Whole Peanuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Powder: Roast raw peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and aromatic. Allow them to cool completely, then grind into a fine powder using a food processor or mortar and pestle to enhance the flavor depth.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and caster sugar together until light, fluffy, and well combined, forming a smooth base for tender cookies.
- Add Egg Yolks: Incorporate egg yolks one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to enrich the dough and help bind ingredients while giving a golden color.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together the peanut powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mix into the wet base to form a soft, pliable dough ready for shaping.
- Shape and Decorate: Roll the dough into small even-sized balls. Place them on a lined baking tray and gently press a peanut half into the center of each cookie for a classic festive look and added crunch.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake cookies for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn light golden. Remove and let them cool completely before packaging or serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature softened butter for easier blending and lighter dough texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; combine ingredients until just incorporated.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator before shaping to maintain cookie form.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes to ensure even baking and a professional look.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chinese New Year, Peanut Cookies, Festive Cookies, Traditional Chinese Recipe, Gift Cookies, Crispy Cookies, Nutty Cookies
