Crispy Peanut Puffs

This treat is popular with children.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 puffs

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup roasted peanuts, ground
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 -1 1⁄2 sheet  shortcrust pastry

Directions

1. Combine ground roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir well then refrigerate.
2. Cut pastry into 2'' or 2-1/2'' circles.
3. To each circle add 1 teaspoon of filling; fold into half and pinch the sides to enclose the filling.
4. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.
5. Deep-fry the peanut puffs in oil over medium heat until the pastry is golden.
6. Dish out and place on crushed kitchen paper to drain the oil.
7. When puffs are completely cool store in air-tight containers.