Name: Chinese Almond Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 60 cookies
Cuisine: Chinese, Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter; 2 1/2 cups sifted flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 60 blanched almonds

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Chinese Almond Cookies

At a Glance

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 60 cookies

Dietary

Vegetarian

Allergens

Milk
Egg
Wheat
Tree nuts

This recipe is from a Chinese bakery in Hawaii. Typically served during Chinese New year and now available year round.

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Equipment

Mixing bowl, cookie sheet, wire rack

Ingredients

1/2 lb butter
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
60 blanched almonds

Instructions

Cut butter into sifted dry ingredients. Add egg and extract and blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies and press one almond into the center of each.
Bake 12 to 15 mins at 350°F Turn out on wire screen to cool.

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