Hawaiian Nut Butter Cookies

littleturtle's Note:

Green bean powder (also called hoon kueh flour) is a nutrient rich flavored powder typically used to make pastries such as steamed buns and mooncakes and cold drinks such as milk teas, slushies, and smoothies; available at Asian markets, some healthfood stores, and online.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 24

• 6 tablespoons green bean powder
• ¾ cup flour
• 5 ½ tablespoons almond flour (almond powder)
• ½ cup butter , softened (1 stick)
• 4 ½ tablespoons sugar or 4 ½ tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• ½ tablespoon light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or chunky) or 3 tablespoons your favorite nut butter

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk green bean powder, regular flour, and almond flour; set aside.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add corn syrup, and beat well.
4. Add peanut butter, and beat well.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture.
7. Dust hands lightly with flour so dough won't stick to your hands; roll dough lightly into 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch balls.
8. Place on a non-stick cookie sheet.
9. With a fork dipped in flour, flatten each ball crisscross style.
10. Bake until lightly browned (15-17 minutes).
11. Remove from baking sheet and let cool completely on racks.
12. Store in a airtight container.