Millet and Peanut Butter Cookies (Biscuits de Millet au Beurre de Cacahuète)
These Biscuits de Millet au Beurre de Cacahuète (Millet and Peanut Butter Cookies) are a popular snack in Burkinabé cuisine, known for their nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and softened butter.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine the millet flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet and flatten with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 12 minutes
- Total time:
- 27 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Baking sheet Mixing bowl Electric mixer Measuring cups and spoons Cooling rack
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve these Millet and Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea for a delightful snack.
Tips & tricks
For a crunchier texture, you can sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top of the cookie dough before baking.
Cost
$8