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How to Make Lunar New Year Peanut Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Lunar New Year is an important and festive time for many Asian cultures, and it is often celebrated with delicious traditional foods and treats. One popular Lunar New Year treat is the Peanut Cookie, a sweet and crunchy snack that is enjoyed during the holiday season. These cookies are loved for their rich peanut flavor and delicate crumbly texture, making them a beloved treat for both children and adults alike.

These Lunar New Year Peanut Cookies are a delightful and irresistible...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅛ cups roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅔ cup peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 54 peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 54
  • Yield: 54 cookies

  • Position a rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pulse peanuts in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Add confectioners' sugar; process just until mixture looks like fine crumbs and powder, stopping to scrape the bottom if needed. Do not overprocess.
  • Stir together 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir in peanut mixture until well combined. Drizzle in oil and melted butter. Mix with hands and knead until a coarse dough, akin to Play-Doh®, forms, about 5 minutes. It will soften as you knead. If dough becomes oily or feels too soft, chill 15 minutes. If dough feels dry, add oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until workable.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls; arrange 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Lightly beat egg with water in a small bowl. Working with 1 sheet at a time and covering remaining sheet until ready to bake, lightly brush cookie tops with egg mixture. Press a whole peanut gently into the top of each ball.
  • Bake until light golden, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

    • Nutrition

    99 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 52mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 51mg

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