ALMOND GINGER COOKIES
Think outside the box this season and enjoy these traditional Chinese cookies, each one topped with an almond slice. -Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in ginger., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Press an almond slice into center of each cookie., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 9-11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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aliaa loma
loma.aliaa28@aol.comThese cookies were a bit dry, but they had a nice flavor.
Angel Vera
a.vera@yahoo.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Idris Fawas
i.f@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of ginger, but these cookies were still really good. The almond flavor really balanced out the ginger.
syeda khatun
k_syeda@hotmail.comThese cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of almond and ginger.
Talha Azam
talha_azam28@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Paul Greatman
greatmanpaul@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.
Kate Galindo
g.k@hotmail.comI added some chopped walnuts to these cookies for a little extra crunch. They turned out great!
Mazalee's Panorama
p_mazalees@aol.comI've made these cookies with both almond extract and vanilla extract. I prefer the almond extract, but both are delicious.
Mahmood Anjum
a.mahmood40@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling out the dough and cutting out the cookies.
Saimon Islam Sabbir
s99@hotmail.comI love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk or coffee.
Muhammad Shafeeq Muhammad Shafeeq
m-s3@yahoo.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I always have some on hand and these cookies are a great way to use it up.
Ali shan Niazi
a@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Sajit Rain
rain30@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The almond extract gives them a lovely nutty flavor and the ginger adds just the right amount of heat.
Dammar singh Dhami
d-d@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of ginger, but these cookies changed my mind. The almond flavor really balances out the ginger and makes them irresistible.
Kylliam Villoch
kylliamvilloch@gmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love the addition of ginger, it gives them a nice spicy kick.
Abdu Gashaw
abdu_gashaw@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're chewy, flavorful, and the perfect treat for any occasion.
Apu Kumar
apu-kumar@hotmail.frThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of almond and ginger.