This Chinese dessert features Flour 2 Eggs, beaten, Sugar 4 teaspoon Almond extract, Baking powder Almond halves for garnish, Baking soda Additional egg for glaze. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Chinese Almond Cookies
Description
This Chinese dessert features Flour 2 Eggs, beaten, Sugar 4 teaspoon Almond extract, Baking powder Almond halves for garnish, Baking soda Additional egg for glaze. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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These delicate cookies melt in your mouth and are the perfect accompaniment to a Chinese banquet.
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In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda together.
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Gradually beat in the shortening.
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When the shortening is well blended, add beaten eggs and almond extract.
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If mixture is sticky, add one or two more tablespoons flour.
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When mixture is well blended, remove from bowl and separate into four portions.
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Shape each portion into a log about 1-inch in diameter.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Lightly grease baking sheets.
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Remove logs from refrigerator and cut each log into pieces 3/4- inch thick.
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Use your hands to roll each slice into a ball.
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Place the balls on cookie sheets and flatten slightly with your finger tips.
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Brush gently with beaten egg and place half an almond in the center of the cookie.
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Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes (do not allow cookies to brown they should be almond colored).
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Remove from oven and
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let cookies
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cool on cookie sheets for about two minutes, then
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remove to racks to
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cool completely.
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(They tend to crumble if you remove immediately to racks.) Store in tightly covered tins.
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American Cooking Guild), Alexandria, VA Randy Shearer
Nutrition Facts
Servings 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2460.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 115.9g179%
- Saturated Fat 39.1g196%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 706.3mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 333.8g112%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 150.7g
- Protein 24.0g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.