Chinese Peanut Cookies
Indulge in these traditional Chinese Peanut Cookies, a Chinese New Year favorite. Easy to make, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet, peanutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts skinless
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ cup peanut oil plus more, as needed
- 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grind the peanuts in a food processor until finely ground. Do not overblend, or the peanuts will turn into peanut butter. Grinding in short pulses works best.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground peanuts, flour, powdered sugar, granulated sugar and salt. Mix well.
- Pour in the peanut oil and use your fingers to gently knead the mixture until a dough forms.
- Test the dough: Take about 1 teaspoon and squeeze it together in your hand, then gently roll it between your palms. If it crumbles too easily, add a little more oil (1 teaspoon at a time). The dough should hold together but still feel slightly dry rather than oily.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and arrange them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the tops of the cookies with the beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Avoid salted, sweetened, or coated peanuts, as they will affect the flavor and texture.
A slightly drier dough will crack more during baking and produce a crumbly, less oily cookie. Add more oil only if you prefer a smoother finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 4gCholesterol: 3mgSugar: 1g
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