How to Make Chinese-Style Peanut Cookie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese-style peanut cookies are a popular treat in many parts of Asia, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. These delicious, crumbly cookies are made with a combination of ground peanuts, flour, sugar, and oil, resulting in a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. They are perfect for snacking or serving as a festive dessert during the holiday season.

Making Chinese-style peanut cookies at home is surprisingly easy, and the results are far superior to any store-bought version. ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup roasted peanuts, finely ground
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup corn flour
  • 1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir together the peanuts, flour, corn flour, and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until well-combined. Make a well in the center of the peanut mixture. Slowly pour in the vegetable oil and mix with the peanut mixture to make a wet, slightly sticky dough. Pinch off about 2 teaspoons of dough per cookie, and roll into balls about 1/2-inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, and brush each with egg yolk, if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool on racks.
  • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 19mg