CHINESE - NEW YEAR ALMOND COOKIES
Almond cookies are my favorite treat at our local Chinese Buffet. These crispy cookies are tender on the inside and very flavorful. I'm looking forward to making these. Recipes courtesy of The Canadian Living Test Kitchen. Posted here for the Culinary Quest.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In large bowl, beat together butter, shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, almond extract and vanilla.
- 2. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds and baking powder; add to butter mixture and stir to form stiff dough.
- 3. Roll dough by tablespoonfuls (15 mL) into balls.
- 4. Place, 2 inches (5 cm) apart, on greased or parchment paper?lined rimless baking sheet; top each with whole almond, pressing into dough.
- 5. Mix egg yolk with 1 tsp (5 mL) water; brush over cookies.
- 6. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until edges are light golden, about 15 minutes.
- 7. Transfer to rack; let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
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Collin Homa
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to celebrate Chinese New Year. They are delicious and festive.
Edward Brown
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of almond cookies, but these are an exception. They are so light and fluffy.
S A B B I R
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.
Ayan Ali
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They are a family favorite.
Harriet Scott
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for Chinese New Year. They are also great for bake sales and cookie exchanges.
Rahma Mohamed
[email protected]I love the addition of almond extract in this recipe. It really gives the cookies a wonderful flavor.
Nola Asbury
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are worth the effort. They are so delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Melesia Monroe
[email protected]I've tried many almond cookie recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, and crispy on the outside.
Florence Heynes
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.
Isha E Jabbie
[email protected]I made these cookies for my Lunar New Year party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Carlos Diaz
[email protected]I've never been a fan of almond cookies, but these changed my mind. They are so flavorful and addictive.
Mohamed Alie Kamara
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! I love the almond flavor and the crispy texture.
Elvis Eli
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The cookies were dry and crumbly.
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[email protected]I've made these cookies for years and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Md Sahid
[email protected]These almond cookies were a hit at our Chinese New Year celebration! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly.