For peanut lovers, these Peanut Brittle Cookies are the perfect treat! A delicious combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with a slight whiskey kick for an unforgettable taste.
Baking sheets, Parchment paper or silicone baking mats, Saucepan, Large bowl, Wire rack
Ingrediënten
1cup112 g dry-roasted peanuts
2tablespoons28 g nondairy butter
2tablespoons30 ml water
1cupplus ¼ cup176 g Sucanat, divided
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
½cup128 g creamy or crunchy natural peanut butter
¼cup60 ml whiskey
2tablespoons30 ml plain soy or other nondairy milk
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1cup120 g light spelt flour
½cup39 g quick-cooking oats, finely ground
1teaspoonbaking powder
Instructies
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a small saucepan, combine the peanuts, butter, water, and ¼ cup (48 g) of Sucanat.
Heat over medium-high heat, bringing to a low boil.
Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the peanuts color and the liquid reduces.
Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and break apart any hardened pieces.
Add the remaining 1 cup (128 g) Sucanat, salt, peanut butter, whiskey, milk, and vanilla.
Stir until emulsified.
Stir in the flour, ground oats, and baking powder.
Divide the dough into 16 portions, about 2 tablespoons (42 g) each.
Place the dough portions on the baking sheets, flattening each cookie to your desired thickness.
The cookies won’t spread during baking.
Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Enjoy these Peanut Brittle Cookies with a glass of iced tea or your favorite coffee for a crunchy, sweet snack. They’re also perfect for holiday gifting!Wine Advice:A nutty dessert wine like a Tawny Port or a rich, smooth Chardonnay would be an excellent match for these cookies, enhancing their peanut and whiskey flavors.