Name: Chinese New Year Almond Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1 egg, beaten (egg wash); 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 tablespoon five-spice powder; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda.
2
Cream together the butter and sugar with a hand mixer. Blend in the beaten egg and almond extract. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until the dough takes on a flaky, moist consistency. Gather the crumbly mixture together using your hands or a spatula.
3
To make the topping, chop up the almonds (most easily done by hitting a few times with a mallet) and combine in a small bowl with the five-spice powder and brown sugar.
4
To form the cookies, roll dough into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls between the palms of your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness, lightly brush top with the egg wash and generously sprinkle with the topping. Bake for 11-12 minutes.

Chinese New Year Almond Cookies

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