These crunchy cookies are bursting with peanut flavors and just a hint of cayenne and
coriander. Some lemon zest adds a refreshing note to these spicy cookies.
Yields: Makes 20-24 cookies
Ingredients:
1 Egg
1 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
1 1/4 cups Flour
1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Butter, at room temperature
1/2 tbsp Vanilla
3/4 tbsp Baking Soda
1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
1/4 tbsp Salt
1/2 tbsp Ground Coriander
1/4 tsp Cayenne
Zest of 1 Lemon
1/2 cup Roasted Unsalted Peanuts, chopped for garnish
Method of preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and all
the spices.
2. In another, large bowl, cream the butter, granulated and brown sugar, lemon
zest and salt. Add the vanilla and peanut butter and mix until the mixture has
become smooth.
3. Mix in the egg along with the flour and spice mixture. Mix well until the
ingredients are well-blended.
4. Divide the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls in the fridge to firm up.
5. Preheat your oven to 350F.
6. Place the cookies on greased baking trays. Flatten the cookies a bit, sprinkle
with some chopped peanuts and press gently to seal the peanuts.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes.
8. Let the cookies cool before serving.
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