Did you start baking cookies for Christmas? Can we see how to make traditional cookies from the 18th century – Panellets. Are you excited? Read ahead.
Panellets
Panellets are small cakes or cookies in many shapes but mainly round. The main ingredients comprise sweet potatoes and almonds. Actually, you need just a handful of ingredients. These cookies were dated at least from 18 th century. These are so easy to make and so addictive. I had to literally stop my daughter and husband to keep munching on these. They are about to finish these the same day I made them. So I warn you to save some for yourself before you serve.
How to make panellet
I adapted this cookie from this site when I was in search of cookie recipes for Christmas. You need just mashed potato, roasted coconut, and ground almonds. Mix it and refrigerate it for 1 hr to 2 days. This is to coconut to absorb the moisture of sweet potato. Then roll it and bake it. How easy it is right?
How does it taste
When I saw coconut in it, I decided to give it a try. I was sure it would taste good but when I tasted it after baking, it was fabulous. I’m not exaggerating. You will know when you try for yourself. It is crunchy outside, and soft and chewy inside.
Flavors in it
I have used vanilla essence in these cookies. But you can also use ground cardamom for another flavor. Actually, I’m going to try cardamom. You can also use almond extract or lemon zest.
Why do you need to try
- Gluten-free
- Addictive
- Easy
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Panellet recipe
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Potato Mashed – 1/2 Cup
Almonds – 1/2 Cup ( with or without skin)
Coconut – 1 Cup grated
Organic Raw Sugar – 3/4 Cup + 2 tbsp for rolling cookies
Egg white – from 1 egg
Vanilla essence – 1/2 Tsp
Salt – a pinch
METHOD
- Toast the grated coconut in a wide pan till light golden. Remove from pan and keep aside.
- Pulse the almonds coarsely.
- In a bowl, take all the ingredients and mix them to a mass.
- Cover it and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to 2 days.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and scoop in a tablespoon. Roll the top in sugar.
- Place it in a parchment paper-laid cookie pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325 deg F for 25 minutes.
- The cookies will be crusty outside and soft, chewy inside.
NOTES
- These cookies will not spread like others.
- Bake till the bottom of the cookie turns light golden.
- You can use almond extract, crushed cardamom, or lemon zest in place of vanilla essence.
- The cookie will be soft when done but turn crunchy after cooling down.
Panellet – Gluten free Sweet Potato & Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Sweet Potato Mashed
- 1/2 Cup Almonds with or without skin
- 1 Cup Coconut Grated
- 3/4 Cup Raw Organic Sugar
- Egg White from 1 Egg
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- Salt A pinch
Instructions
- Toast the grated coconut in a wide pan till light golden. Remove from pan and keep aside.
- Pulse the almonds coarsely.
- In a bowl, take all ingredients and mix it to a mass.
- Cover it and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour to 2 days.
- Remove from the refrigerator,scoop in a tablespoon. Roll the top in sugar.
- Place it in parchment paper laid cookie pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325 deg F for 25 minutes.
- The cookies will be crusty outside and soft ,chewy inside.
Notes
- These cookies will not spread like other.
- Bake till the bottom of the cookie turns light golden.
- You can use almond extract or crushed cardamom or lemon zest in the place of vanilla essence.
- The Cookie will be soft when done but turns crunchy after cooled down.
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Sharing this recipe to CookBlogShare and Fiesta Friday this week co hosted by Liz and Mila
We are in full cookie baking mode too – it’s the best part of the festive season. I love your recipe, not only it’s unusual and yummy but actually quite healthy too.
Truly said Maria..Thank you
Such an innovative use of sweet potatoes. They look so scrumptious! 🙂
Thank you dear 😊
These unique cookies look scrumptious! I have never tried cookies with sweet potatoes in it; sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing this very different cookie recipes 🙂
Thank you so much vanitha 😊hope you will try these..am sure you will love it
Definitely an interesting christmas treat.. Panellets looks absolutely wonderful with easy ingredients.. Well done. Bookmarking definitely..
Thank you Priya..Hope you will give a try..
I want these now, they look so good. Great step-by-step instructions.Thanks for sharing on Fiesta Friday group.
Thank you so much 😊 glad you liked it..do give a try..as I said in the post it is addictive
The unusual combination of sweet potatoes with coconut sounds delicious. As I am fan of both ingridients need to try this soon.
Do it dear… you will love it for sure… thank you 😊
Ive not heard of these before they look and sound really interesting and tasty. Tank you for sharing on #CookBlogShare
Thank you 😊
I’ve not heard of these cookies before. Cookies sounds so yum and delightful!!
Thank you 😊
Cookies using sweet potato, never heard about this but it is an interesting recipe…. love the texture
Thank you 😊
These cookies look delightful! Love the combination of sweet potato and coconut. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you 😊 hope you give a try
These look delicious and I love that they are gluten free!
Thank you
Oh my goodness these little cookies sound delightful. I am sure people on a gluten-free diet will love you for these!
Thank you so much..you are so sweet
I’ve not heard of these cookies before. Really like the look of them and that they are naturally gluten free too!
Thank you
I’m always keen to see unusual ingredients used in baking recipes and well, I’m impressed by these sweet potato cookies, they look great.
Thank you
Delicious ingredients and am sure they taste awesome! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Thank you Nisha dear