ALMOND GINGER COOKIES

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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

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

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

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These cookies were a bit dry, but they had a nice flavor.

Angel Vera

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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.

Idris Fawas

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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but these cookies were still really good. The almond flavor really balanced out the ginger.

syeda khatun

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These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of almond and ginger.

Talha Azam

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I'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

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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.

Kate Galindo

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I added some chopped walnuts to these cookies for a little extra crunch. They turned out great!

Mazalee's Panorama

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I've made these cookies with both almond extract and vanilla extract. I prefer the almond extract, but both are delicious.

Mahmood Anjum

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These 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

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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk or coffee.

Muhammad Shafeeq Muhammad Shafeeq

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These 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

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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.

Sajit Rain

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These 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.