Kueh Makmur (Leaf biscuits with Peanuts)

Kueh Makmur (Leaf biscuits with Peanuts)

Ingredients:
250 gm. Butter
50 gm. sugar
2 eggs
450 gm. plain flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
a few drops of green colouring

Filling: Mix together

300 gm. roasted groundnuts - roasted and blended coarsely
120 gm. castor sugar
3 Tbsp. Creamy Peanut butter / shortening or cornoil

Method:

(1) Cream butter and sugar till creamy. Add in egg and a few drops of green colouring.
(2) Add in flour, baking powder and salt and mix till a dough is formed. Rest in the fridge for 30 mins.
(3) Roll peanut fillings into small balls.
(4) Pinch some dough, roll thinly and wrap up with peanut filling. Make into an oval shape and then use pincher to press into leaf-like design. Place onto baking tray.
(5) Bake in preheated oven at 150C for 20 mins.
(6) Remove and cool a little before dusting with icing sugar.
(7) Cool and store in airtight containers.