Easy Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Almond extract1 Teaspoon
 Shortening2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Blanched almonds3/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Cream almond extract and shortening in mixer bowl until smooth.
Add flour gradually, mixing well after each addition.
Add sugar and salt; mix well.
Knead until paste is formed.
Shape dough into thick roll; cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Press almond into center of each cookie.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove to wire rack to cool.

Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

These were absolutely horrible! It tasted like pie crust! They were also extremely greasy. I threw them in the trash. There is a wonderful recipe at about.com which calls for an egg, baking soda and baking powder and a lot less salt.
Posted on: 19 May 2012 - 8:03pm
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