Peanut–Dry Fruit Jaggery Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 16–18 cookies

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour – 1 cup (120 g)

Rolled oats – ¼ cup (25 g)

Roasted peanuts, chopped – ½ cup (70 g)

Mixed dry fruits, chopped – ½ cup (70 g)

Jaggery powder – ¾ cup (120 g), packed

Ghee or unsalted butter, melted – ½ cup (120 ml)

Milk – 3–4 tablespoons

Baking powder – ½ teaspoon

Baking soda – ¼ teaspoon

Ground cardamom – ½ teaspoon

A pinch of salt

Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and line or grease a baking tray.

Whisk flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk jaggery with melted ghee/butter until well combined; add vanilla.

Mix wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chopped peanuts and dry fruits, adding milk as needed to form a soft dough.

Shape into balls, place on tray, and gently flatten into thick discs.

Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition (Calories)Approximate: 120–130 calories per cookie (varies with size and exact ingredients).Best For: Tea-time snack, lunchbox treat, festive platters, or a more wholesome sweet option. More: Naturally sweetened with jaggery and packed with nuts and fruits for extra texture and flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 18

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Notes

Pro Tip:
Let cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container for the best crunch and to help the flavors deepen.