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.

Togolese Peanut Butter Cookies (Gâteaux de Cacahuète)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and flax egg until well combined.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the cookies.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  6. 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