Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe – a delicious recipe with lard, sugar, almond, salt, all-purpose, egg yolk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Beat 1 cup (1/2 pound) lard or vegetable shortening (at room temperature) with 1 cup granulated sugar until creamy.
3
Beat in 1 tablespoon almond extract and a pinch of salt, then beat in 3 cups all-purpose flour, a little at a time.
4
The dough will be crumbly.
5
Shape spoonfuls of dough into flat, round cookies about 2 inches in diameter.
6
(The edges of the cookies will have cracks.)
7
Transfer to the prepared pans.
8
Beat together 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water and brush it atop the cookies.
9
Press a whole blanched almond into the center of each cookie.
10
Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
11
Cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
12
Store in an airtight container.
579
kcal
Calories
5
g
Fat
119
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (1/2 pound) lard or vegetable shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon almond extract, Pinch of salt, and more.
Yes, Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe 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.
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