CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

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This recipe is from a Chinese bakery in Hawaii. Typically served during Chinese New year and now available year round.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb butter
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
60 blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Cut butter into sifted dry ingredients. Add egg and extract and blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies and press one almond into the center of each.
  • Bake 12 to 15 mins at 350°F Turn out on wire screen to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 52.9, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.7

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