Information On Peanut Cookies
Many households have a custom of baking CNY peanut cookies for the new year. The peanut cookies are created with peanut paste and shaped like gold ingots (a sign of riches), which are regarded as the most valuable possessions in Chinese culture. In some locations, peanuts can be exchanged for other nuts such as almonds or walnuts. Because peanut is considered a lucky food, Chinese New Year peanut cookies are produced for the occasion. Due to their round shape and gold colour, peanut cookies also symbolise a happy and harmonious family. To maintain their golden colour, the peanut cookies must be fried before to baking. Peanut cookies should be stored in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption and texture modification. Peanut butter cookies can be enhanced by substituting peanut butter for the peanut paste. The majority of peanut cookies are baked by older individuals in huge batches and distributed to neighbours and family members. This helps families maintain their pean