CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
This recipe is by Sou Chan. This recipe seems to be a little more authentic then other recipes I have come across. A little extra work but well worth it. Cookie yield will depend on size. Preparation time includes blanching and roasting almonds. You can grind the almonds in the food processor to a somewhat fine consistency. (not powdered) How to's to blanch and roast almonds listed at the end of the recipe.
Provided by Silent Rain
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift rice flour and sugar together. Mix with the almonds. Work the butter smoothly into the mixture. Add a few drops of water if needed to hold the dough together.
- Shape into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet, leaving plenty of space around each cookie. Press an almond into the top of each one. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F) about 15 minutes, or till golden brown.
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- To blanch almonds-.
- Place almonds in a bowl.
- Pour boiling water to barely cover almonds.
- Let the almonds sit for 1 minute and no longer.
- Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
- Pat dry and slip the skins off.
- (Don't let almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness).
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- To roast almonds-.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread nuts in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
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osim talukdar
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Imam Bakhsh
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Babar Farooq
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so delicious and everyone loves them.
Mengis Tsegay
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.
David Dike
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Queen CeeCee
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.
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[email protected]I've never had almond cookies before, but these were really good! I will definitely be making them again.
Lindelwa Mzoboshe
[email protected]I loved these cookies! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.
ali_khan110 khan
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Bigboy Ndlovu
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Tinesa Hallmark
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
just Katee
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so delicious and everyone loves them.
Steven and Sarah StJohn
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the almond flavor.
STUDENT LIFE
[email protected]My family loved these cookies! They are so delicious and addictive. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Bill Wilmot
[email protected]These almond cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.