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 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup sugar white; 1 large eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1/4 pound almonds whole, blanched (one for each cookie); 1 large eggs lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup sugar white
1 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 pound almonds whole, blanched (one for each cookie)
1 large eggs lightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 325F (160C)ahrenheit (162 1/2 degrees Celsius).
2
In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter or margarine, shortening, and sugar.
4
Add the egg and almond extract and beat until well blended.
5
Add to the flour mixture and mix well.
6
Note: The dough will be crumbly at this point, but don't worry - that is what it's supposed to be like.
7
Use your fingers to form the mixture into a dough, and then form the dough into 2 rolls or logs that are 10 to 12 inches long.
8
Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (this will make it easier to shape the dough into circles).
9
Take a log and lightly score the dough at 3/4 inch intervals so that you have 15 pieces and cut the dough.
10
Roll each piece into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie tray, approximately 1 1/2 inches apart.
11
Place an almond in the center of each cookie and press down lightly.
12
Repeat with the remaining dough.
13
Brush each cookie lightly with beaten egg before baking.
14
Bake for 15 minutes to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
15
Cool and store in a sealed container.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon 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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