Peanut Cookies For Chinese New Year
Many families have a New Year's tradition of making peanut cookies CNY . The peanut cookies are made with peanut paste and shaped like gold ingots (a symbol of wealth), which according to Chinese culture is the most important thing to have in life. Peanuts can be substituted for other nuts such as almonds or walnuts in some areas. Peanut is considered a lucky food, so peanut cookies CNY are made for the New Year's celebration. Peanut cookies, because of their round shape and gold colour, also represent a happy and harmonious family. To keep their golden colour, the peanut cookies must be fried before baking in the oven. Peanut cookies should be stored in an airtight container because they absorb moisture and change texture. Peanut cookies can be improved by using peanut butter instead of peanut paste. The majority of the peanut cookies are made by elderly people who bake large batches and share them with neighbours and family members. This keeps peanut traditions and customs ...