Delicious Lunar New Year Peanut Cookies Recipe

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these traditional homemade peanut cookies that are sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends during this festive season.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of peanuts, roasted and ground
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground peanuts, flour, sugar, butter, egg, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
4. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool before serving.

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