Homemade Chocolate Peanut Cookies
Ingredients:
500g cookies
120g peanuts
70g sugar
60g cocoa
250ml milk
150g butter
40-50g peanuts (for topping)
180g chocolate (dark and milk)
30ml sunflower oil (2 tablespoons)
Directions:
Prepare the Base:
Crush the cookies into fine crumbs.
Roughly chop 120g of peanuts.
Make the Chocolate Mixture:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, and milk. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the butter and stir until fully melted and combined.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and chopped peanuts.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the crumbs and peanuts, mixing well until everything is evenly coated.
Chill the Mixture:
Cover the mixture with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Shape the Cookies:
Take the mixture out of the fridge and shape it into small balls or cookie shapes.
Place the cookies on a lined baking tray.
Prepare the Topping:
Roughly chop 40-50g of peanuts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and sunflower oil. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Decorate the Cookies:
Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the cookies.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top of the chocolate-coated cookies.
Final Chill:
Place the decorated cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve these cookies with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.
They make a great addition to dessert platters for parties or gatherings.
Cooking Tips:
Ensure the chocolate mixture is well-cooled before combining with the cookie crumbs to avoid melting the butter too quickly.
You can use any type of cookies you prefer, such as digestive biscuits or graham crackers.
Nutritional Benefits:
Provides a good source of energy from the cookies and peanuts.
Contains protein from the peanuts and butter.