Peanut Balls (Cookies)

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In

Recipe: #12573

May 18, 2014



"These cookies are from Veracruz, where peanuts are produced"

Original is 40 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (17.7 g)
  • Calories 80.7
  • Total Fat - 4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 7.6 mg
  • Sodium - 11.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 9.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
  • Sugars - 3.4 g
  • Protein - 1.6 g
  • Calcium - 12 mg
  • Iron - 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F .

Step 2

Sift the flour with the baking powder onto a clean surface. Make a well in the center and add the lard and egg. Combine the ingredients with your fingers to make a smooth dough. Add the peanut paste and knead the dough lightly.

Step 3

Roll the dough into balls about the size of a walnut.

Step 4

Place balls on a greased cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Flatten the balls slightly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown.

Step 5

Remove them from the oven and sprinkle generously with sugar while they are still warm.

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