Green Pea Cookies
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 50 cookies 1x
Description
These green pea cookies are a unique and delightful treat, combining the subtle sweetness of icing sugar with the earthy flavor of green pea powder.
Ingredients
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- 260g Green pea powder
- 160g Icing sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 340g Self-raising flour
- 200 ml Vegetable oil (I used peanut oil)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp water for glazing
Instructions
- Sift the self-raising flour and salt together into a large mixing bowl.
- Sift in the icing sugar and add the green pea powder to the bowl.
- Mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Gradually add the vegetable oil, mixing slowly until the dough comes together and does not stick to your hands.
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 1/2 tsp of water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the top of each cookie with the egg wash for a glossy finish.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- You can substitute peanut oil with any other vegetable oil if desired.
- Ensure the dough is not too sticky before shaping into balls; adjust the oil quantity if necessary.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is green pea powder and where do I find it?
Green pea powder is dried green peas that have been ground into a fine flour. It is the key ingredient that gives these Chinese New Year cookies their distinctive pale green color and mildly savory-sweet flavor. It is typically sold at Asian grocery stores or can be ordered online.
How do I know if the dough is the right consistency before shaping?
The notes say the dough should not be too sticky before shaping into balls. Add the 200 ml of vegetable oil gradually and stop once the dough comes together and no longer sticks to your hands — adjust oil quantity slightly if needed.
Where to buy grinded green pea powder in Spore pl? Thanks
Hi Doris, you can buy the green pea powder from Sunlik at Seah Street near Raffles Hotel.
where can i find green pea flour?
Hi Asha, Green pea flour or powder can be found in Asian grocery store or you can grind to powder form from roasted green peas.
Hi Ann, can I know the difference between using self-raising flour and plain flour. How does it affect the texture. Thanks!
Hi Ann, Wanna ask if the glazing part. Is the yolk mix with the water? :)
Thank you!
Hi Angel, Yes, mix the egg yolk and water as glazing.
Hi Sherul, Yes you can use olive oil or coconut oil if you prefer.
Hi Ann. ..i wud like to check with you instead of vege or peanut oil can I use virgin coconut oil or olive oil tht use for frying..this olive oil texture is not thick like the normal olive oil for salad..really appreciate if you can help me on this..
Thank you Ann
Hi Gina,
Yes, it’s a bit dry….can add in more oil to make it more pliable and let it rest for a whitle….. sometimes also depend on the weather temperature.
Hi Antonia,
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hi ann low,
thank you for sharing your green pea cookies recipe. i have tried it. after adding in the 200ml veg oil, my dough is quite dry. is it supposed to be like that? or am i supposed to add more oil or water to make it more soft and easier to roll?
gina.
i also love baking pls send me other good cny cookie receipe tks.