Chinese Orange-Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Chinese Orange-Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup finely chopped blanched almond; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 36 blanched whole almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped blanched almond
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
36 blanched whole almonds

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter 2 cookie sheets.
2
Place butter and sugar in mixter bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and continue beating until completely blended.
3
Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto sheet of waxed paper and gradually mix in butter mixture. Add chopped almonds, orange zest, and vanill and mix just until blended.
4
Drop dough by rounded teaspoon 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Dip thumb in flour and make indentation in center of each cookie.
5
Beat remaining egg and lightly brush over each cookie, using pastry brush. Place whole almond in each indentation.
6
Bake until cookies are puffed and edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on cookie sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

6145

kcal

Calories

508

Fat

284

Carbs

213

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chinese Orange-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 Orange-Almond Cookies

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