Chinese Almond Cakes Recipe
Ingredients
| Sifted flour | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Shortening | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Almond extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Whole blanched almonds | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3421 Calories from Fat 1641
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 184 g283.8%
Saturated Fat 42 g209.8%
Trans Fat 20.2 g
Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%
Sodium 961.9 mg40.1%
Total Carbohydrates 400 g133.2%
Dietary Fiber 13 g51.9%
Sugars 153.1 g
Protein 49 g98.3%
Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 56.6% Iron 97.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Combine and sift the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2) With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the shortening till the mix resembles corn meal.
3) Add in the egg, water, and almond extract.
4) Stir till mix leaves the sides of the bowl.
5) Knead to a smooth dough.
6) Refrigerate for 1 hour.
7) Pull off and roll walnut-sized balls.
8) Flatten with hands to about 1/2-inch thickness.
9) In the center of each cookie, push in an almond.
10) Place in the oven and bake at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes.
SERVING
11) Serve as a tea-time snack.
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