Chinese Taosu Crumbly Cookies 桃酥

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers to rub the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the chopped peanuts and cranberries until evenly distributed.
5. Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Gently flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these Chinese Taosu Crumbly Cookies 桃酥 with a cup of hot tea or coffee!