CNY 2015 - Crunchy Peanut Cookies

I always prefer Melt In The Mouth Peanut Cookies but this year I tried the crunchy version cos' my grinder isn't functioning too well. I couldn't grind the peanuts until creamy. My neighbour used to tell me she likes the crunchy version more.

So this is another version of my Peanut Cookies with a little coarser peanuts instead of the creamy peanuts. Basically, for this recipe, the toasted peanuts are not grind until fine like peanut butter but more grainy.  The peanut and flour ratio is 1:1 which is slightly different from Melt In The Mouth Peanut Cookies.

Here, I toast the peanuts instead of frying.  Toasted peanuts give a more even colour than fried peanuts. Click here on How To Roast Peanuts?

Verdict - Good, cookies are crunchy, has a bite compared to the melt in mouth peanut cookies and does not stick to the teeth or mouth.  Taste wise, both versions are yummy and rather addictive.

Ingredients
[makes 4-5 small bottles]
950 gm peanuts - rinsed and drained
950 gm plain flour
320 gm icing sugar
1 tsp salt 
1 tbsp butter
200-250 ml vegetable oil
1 egg - beaten for glazing

1. Spread peanuts on baking tray evenly and toast peanuts at 180 degrees C for 25-30 minutes on middle rack.  Cool and skinned the peanuts.  Ground peanuts until fine but not creamy.
2. Transfer into a mixing bowl, add sugar, salt and butter.   Mix well, then add in flour in batches.
3. Combined well then gradually add in oil [you may need all the oil].  
4. The dough is ready once you can roll it into a ball and does not stick to the hand.  Rest dough for 30 minutes.
5. Pinch a small piece and roll into a ball. Place on parchment paper, leaving some space in between.  Do the same until the baking tray is filled with dough.
6. Press each ball lightly with the end of a chopstick.  Brush egg glaze evenly over peanut cookies.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove cookies to cool on wire rack before storing in airtight containers.  The cookies are very 'fragile', handle with care.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

I'm submitting this post to Best Recipes for Everyone Jan and Feb 2015 Event Theme: 
My Homemade Cookies by Fion of XuanHom's Mom and co-host by Victoria Baking Into The Ether

I'm also linking this post to My Treasured Recipes #5 - Chinese New Year Goodies Jan/Feb 2015

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