Peanut Mazapanes

Directions

1. 1
   Using a food processor, grind the peanuts until coarse.
2. 2
   Add the powdered sugar and peanut butter and continue mixing for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until a compact paste is formed.
3. 3
   Remove the peanut mazapan mixture from the food processor.
4. 4
   Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to 3/4-inch thick.
5. 5
   With a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough and carefully remove them onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper.
6. 6
   You can reform and roll the dough again to yield the remaining rounds.
7. 7
   Serve immediately, or wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate to store.