Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Chinese Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. lard; 1 c. shortening; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tsp. almond extract; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 4 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 lb. blanched whole almonds; 1 egg, beaten (for glaze)

Servings: persons

1 c. lard
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 lb. blanched whole almonds
1 egg, beaten (for glaze)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease 2 large cookie sheets and set aside.
3
In large mixing bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream lard, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add 2 eggs and extracts and continue beating until well mixed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
5
In medium bowl put flour, baking powder and baking soda.
6
Gradually add dry ingredients to cream mixture; continue beating just until well mixed.
7
Dough will be dry and crumbly.
8
Roll dough into one inch balls.
9
Press a half almond in the center of each ball.
10
Brush top with beaten egg.
11
Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

1681

kcal

Calories

Fat

319

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. lard, 1 c. shortening, 1 3/4 c. sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chinese Almond Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chinese Almond Cookies

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