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Crispy Peanut Thins - 15 Minute Cookies
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Crispy Peanut Thins - 15 Minute Cookies

Crispy Peanut Thins are thin, crunchy cookies flavored with brown sugar, golden syrup, cinnamon, and finely chopped peanuts. The dough cooks briefly on the stove to dissolve sugar and butter, then flour, cinnamon, and peanuts are stirred in. Small spoonfuls bake quickly to deep golden, crisp cookies that maintain a delicate snap and caramelized taste.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 1 tick butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar soft
  • ⅓ cup golden syrup
  • 1 cup flour - see note 1
  • ¼ cup peanuts see note 2, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
  2. Chop the butter into small cubes and then place it is a sauce pan with the sugar and golden syrup.
  3. Cook over a low heat until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Set the mixture aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking paper. (see note 3)
  6. When the mixture has cooled slightly, stir in the flour, chopped peanuts and cinnamon.
  7. Drop heaped teaspoonfuls of mixture onto the lined trays. Leave plenty of space around them to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake for peanut thins for 5 minutes until they are a deep golden colour and bubbling.
  9. Remove them from oven and allow to them cool on the baking sheet.
  10. Once cool and crisp you can store them in an airtight container.
  11. If you are keeping them for more than 12 hours, layer them with a little baking paper to stop them sticking together.

Notes

  • Use standard all-purpose (plain) flour; substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour to make these cookies gluten free.
  • Peanuts can be salted or unsalted; you may swap them for almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts as alternatives.
  • Line baking sheets with quality parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and burning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Sugar 18g (36%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Sugar 18g 36%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.