Mtedza (Peanut) Puffs

Yummy peanut cookie from Africa. Make sure to double roll in the powdered sugar for the full effect. These are great on cookie trays as they look nice and no one expects them to be peanuts! Yield depends on how big you roll them.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 18-24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup flour
•  powdered sugar
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Cream margarine and sugar.
3. Add peanuts, vanilla, and flour. Roll into small balls.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Bake for 35 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and while still hot, roll in powdered sugar.
7. Repeat rolling when cold.