Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies CNY 2015 ~ 芝麻花生曲奇

These Sesame Peanut Butter cookies are not only fragrant and crispy but they do store well for some time in an air-tight container.  Perhaps you may consider adding this recipe to your CNY cookie list as well.

Recipe for Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies ~ 芝麻花生曲奇

Ingredients

• 4 oz butter
• 2.1/2 oz brown sugar
• 2.1/2 oz caster sugar
• 4 oz creamy or chunky peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 5 oz plain flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• a pinch of salt
• 2 tsp black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• 1 tsp vanilla

Method

1. Sift flour with baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt.  Set aside.
2. Cream butter with the brown and caster sugar till creamy.  Add in the peanut butter, followed by the egg and vanilla.
3. Fold in the sifted flour and black sesame seeds, mix till just combined.
4. Cover with cling wrap and let rest in the fridge for 2  hours.
5. Roll out into 1.1/4 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 1.1/2 inches apart.
6. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C for about 10 to 12 mins.  Let cool for a while before removing them onto a wire rack to cool completely.  Store in an airtight cookie jar.
7. Yield :  55 cookies

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