I love peanuts. Peanuts are
enriched with many beneficial nutrients, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Peanuts are essentially helpful in lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and
increasing HDL (good cholesterol). Research studies have shown that a kind of
anti-oxidant present in peanuts prevents stomach cancer. For more to know about
peanuts and related health benefits, please view the following website:
However, people allergic to
peanuts must avoid them at all costs.
Ingredients :( yield about 24 cookies)
ü 1 cup all-purpose flour (240ml)
ü 1 egg
ü 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (120 ml)
ü 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (120 ml)
ü 1 cup granulated sugar (240 ml)
ü 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
ü 1/2 tsp baking powder
ü A pinch of salt
Method:
1) Toss together butter
and peanut butter. Using an electric beater, whip them to smooth consistency.
Add egg followed by sugar. Whip again until combined.
2) In a separate bowl,
mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Gently incorporate this mixture into
the peanut butter mixture, toss in the chopped peanuts and form dough.
3) Wrap the dough in
plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
4) Meanwhile, preheat the
oven to 390° F/199° C. Line the baking sheets with aluminium foil. (If you don't have aluminium foil handy, you may grease the baking
sheet with butter. I prefer aluminium foil over greasing because it helps me
from cleaning up the mess afterwards.)
5) Form the dough into 24
something small size balls. Place one ball at each time under the plastic
wrap and pressing it under the pressure of your palm, flatten the ball. Then using a cookie
cutter cut out your choice shape for the cookies.
6) Bake the cookies for
about 15 minutes till the sides are golden brown. Cool them down before
storing in jar.
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