Togolese Peanut Butter Cookies (Gâteaux de Cacahuète)
These Gâteaux de Cacahuète, or Togolese Peanut Butter Cookies, are a delightful treat from Togolese cuisine. They are easy to make and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and flax egg until well combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them 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
- 10g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Baking sheet Parchment paper Wire rack
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gâteaux de Cacahuète with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful snack.
Tips & tricks
For a crunchy texture, you can add chopped peanuts to the cookie dough before baking.
Cost
$5