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Chinese Almond Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 7
Calories: 2460.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 4 cups Flour 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Almond extract
  • 4 teaspoons Baking powder Almond halves for garnish
  • 1 teaspoons Baking soda Additional egg for glaze
  • 1 lbs Shortening
Directions
  1. 1
    These delicate cookies melt in your mouth and are the perfect accompaniment to a Chinese banquet.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda together.
  3. 3
    Gradually beat in the shortening.
  4. 4
    When the shortening is well blended, add beaten eggs and almond extract.
  5. 5
    If mixture is sticky, add one or two more tablespoons flour.
  6. 6
    When mixture is well blended, remove from bowl and separate into four portions.
  7. 7
    Shape each portion into a log about 1-inch in diameter.
  8. 8
    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
  9. 9
    Preheat oven to 350.
  10. 10
    Lightly grease baking sheets.
  11. 11
    Remove logs from refrigerator and cut each log into pieces 3/4- inch thick.
  12. 12
    Use your hands to roll each slice into a ball.
  13. 13
    Place the balls on cookie sheets and flatten slightly with your finger tips.
  14. 14
    Brush gently with beaten egg and place half an almond in the center of the cookie.
  15. 15
    Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes (do not allow cookies to brown they should be almond colored).
  16. 16
    Remove from oven and
  17. 17
    let cookies
  18. 18
    cool on cookie sheets for about two minutes, then
  19. 19
    remove to racks to
  20. 20
    cool completely.
  21. 21
    (They tend to crumble if you remove immediately to racks.) Store in tightly covered tins.
  22. 22
    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.

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