CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

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Make and share this Chinese Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 32-35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
32 -35 blanched whole almonds (use enough whole almonds for each cookie)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed beat butter and sugar until creamy (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in whole egg and almond extract and beat until well blended.
  • In a small bowl mix together flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  • Shape the dough into about 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly with hands.
  • Place on a large buttered baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg yolk with milk until blended; brush the cookies with the egg mixture (discard any remaining mixture).
  • Press 1 whole almond in the center of each cookie then sprinkle with about 1/8 teaspoon sesame seeds.
  • Bake for about 15-18 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets then use a spatula to transfer to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 28.5, Sodium 55.2, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 1.7

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