Hawaiian Nut Butter Cookies

Submitted by littleturtle

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons green bean powder
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 5 1⁄2 tablespoons almond flour (almond powder)
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
• 4 1⁄2 tablespoons sugar or 4 1/2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 1⁄2 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.