Discover the amazing fusion of flavors in these Marco Polo Peanut Cookies. These delicious treats combine the nuttiness of peanuts with the sweetness of dates and the exotic flavors of spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, you won't be able to resist these irresistible cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanuts, roasted and unsalted
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the peanuts until finely chopped. Set aside.
- In the same food processor, add the dates and pulse until they form a sticky paste.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the chopped peanuts, date paste, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, salt, and milk to the bowl. Mix until well combined and a thick dough forms.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these Marco Polo Peanut Cookies as a delicious snack or dessert!
