Peanut Macaroons

Another old term for this confection is groundnut cake. Regardless of what one calls them, they are truly delicious. But be absolutely certain to use good peanuts, because one or two rancid ones in the batch will give everything an off flavor. I recommend using the blanched, unsalted peanuts that come in vacuum-sealed jars. You must weigh your peanuts because all of the proportions in this recipe are keyed to weight.

For a different, crisper texture, you may reduce the