Best Chinese Christmas Cookies Recipes

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NO-BAKE CHOW MEIN NOODLE COOKIES



No-Bake Chow Mein Noodle Cookies image

Our No-Bake Chow Mein Cookies recipe has been a family favorite for years! It's a simple refrigerator drop cookie that only needs 4 ingredients: crunchy chow mein noodles, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanuts.

Provided by brandie

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

11-12 ounces butterscotch chips (about 2 cups)
11-12 ounces chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
12 ounces chow mein noodles (about 6 cups)
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Place both the butterscotch chips and the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt the chips together in the microwave, stirring chips every 30-45 seconds, until smooth.
  • Remove from microwave and begin folding in the chow mein noodles a little at a time until they are completely coated with the melted chip mixture. Fold in peanuts until they are completely coated.
  • Drop chow mein mixture by the spoonful onto prepared baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until Chow Mein Cookies have completely set.
  • Once Chow Mein Cookies have set, store covered at room temperature.

FORTUNE COOKIES I



Fortune Cookies I image

Write your own fortunes and place them in cookies. Great for parties.

Provided by Aleta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 egg white
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a cookie sheet. Write fortunes on strips of paper about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Generously grease 2 cookie sheets.
  • Mix the egg white and vanilla until foamy but not stiff. Sift the flour, salt, and sugar and blend into the egg white mixture.
  • Place teaspoonfuls of the batter at least 4 inches apart on one of the prepared cookie sheets. Tilt the sheet to move the batter into round shapes about 3 inches in diameter. Be careful to make batter as round and even as possible. Do not make too many, because the cookie have to be really hot to form them and once they cool it is too late. Start with 2 or 3 to a sheet and see how many you can do.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until cookie has turned a golden color 1/2 inch wide around the outer edge of the circle. The center will remain pale. While one sheet is baking, prepare the other.
  • Remove from oven and quickly move cookie with a wide spatula and place upside down on a wooden board. Quickly place the fortune on the cookie, close to the middle and fold the cookie in half. Place the folded edge across the rim of a measuring cup and pull the pointed edges down, one on the inside of the cup and one on the outside. Place folded cookies into the cups of a muffin tin or egg carton to hold their shape until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES



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Almond cookies like these are thought to resemble coins, making them particularly popular as a symbol of good fortune during the Chinese New Year. Traditional recipes are made with lard and flavored with almond extract. We used butter and almond flour in these to boost the nutty flavor and create a crumbly texture similar to pecan sandies. Enjoy them year-round, particularly with a cup of tea or coffee.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup almond flour (or almond meal)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
15 whole blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Sift the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt together into a large bowl. Whisk any bits of almond flour left in the sifter into the sifted flour mixture.
  • Combine the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the almond extract and 1 egg yolk and beat until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Reduce the speed to medium low, add the flour mixture and beat until no streaks of flour remain, about 2 minutes.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Whisk together the remaining egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Scoop the dough by tablespoons (you can use a 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Roll each scoop into a ball and return it to the baking sheet. Flatten each with your palm into a 2-inch round. Gently press an almond onto each and brush with the egg wash.
  • Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown on the edges, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES



Chinese Almond Cookies image

Each Christmas, my mother baked these Chinese almond cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away, I started giving our kids a can of these sentimental sweets. (Traditional Chinese almond cookies typically use lard, but butter is a great substitute if you don't have lard on hand.) -Jane Garing, Talladega, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds, pressing to adhere as needed. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. , Bake until edges and bottoms are lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE COOKIE



Chow Mein Noodle Cookie image

An easy drop cookie, perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Carol

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups butterscotch chips
1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
1 cup peanuts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butterscotch chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in chow mein noodles and peanuts.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto foil. Let stand until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 32.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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