Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Chinese Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 cup White Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Butter, Cold; 1/2 cups Butter-flavored Shortening, Cold; 1 whole Large Egg, Beaten; 1/2 cups Milk (cold); 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 48 whole Almonds; 1 whole Egg (large), Beaten; 1 Tablespoon Water

Servings: persons

2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup White Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Butter, Cold
1/2 cups Butter-flavored Shortening, Cold
1 whole Large Egg, Beaten
1/2 cups Milk (cold)
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
48 whole Almonds
1 whole Egg (large), Beaten
1 Tablespoon Water

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1. Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
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2. Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter and Crisco with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add 1 egg, milk, and almond extract. Mix well.
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3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten the cookie slightly. Beat a whole egg with 1 Tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the top of each cookie with egg wash.
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4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Cool on a rack before serving.

7828

kcal

Calories

653

Fat

355

Carbs

265

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3/4 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 cup White Sugar, 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 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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