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Chinese Almond Cookies
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| Servings: Makes approximately 4 1/2 dozen cookies |
| Comments: The almond cookie is believed to have been derived from the ancient Chinese walnut cookie (a butter cookie with a walnut in the center), which was thought to bring good luck. The almond cookie originated when Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. in the mid 1800s, and the walnut was replaced with the almond. Serve these traditional cookies with a nice hot cup of Green or Oolong tea...Diana |
Ingredients:  2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks/8 oz/226g) butter, margarine, or lard, softened 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract 48-50 whole almonds, blanched Glaze: (optional) 2 egg yolks beaten with 4 teaspoons of water for glaze |
| Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/160 degrees C. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in softened butter until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add beaten egg, and almond extract, mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flaten slightly. Glaze: (optional) Lightly brush the top of each cookie with the egg yolk glaze. Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes approximately 4 1/2 dozen cookies. |
| Date: January 12, 2003 |
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Reviewer: lisa
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loved them so much!!!!
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loved them so much!!!!
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Reviewer: Simona
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The cookies were delicious, yet so simple and fast to make!
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The cookies were delicious, yet so simple and fast to make!
Reviewer: Jess
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I couldn't put them down!!
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I couldn't put them down!!
Reviewer: Tara
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They are so delicious. i was eating them none stop
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They are so delicious. i was eating them none stop
Reviewer: Morgan
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You should show how to make the walnut cookies
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You should show how to make the walnut cookies
Reviewer: Kayla
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YUMMY!!!
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YUMMY!!!
Reviewer: fsdtsdg
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they are so good!!! can you make more recipes like this please!
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they are so good!!! can you make more recipes like this please!
Reviewer: yoooo yoooo
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These cookies were really good!! Please make your own show and make a book containing all your recipies please!! Diana, hope you do it!!! Thanks!
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These cookies were really good!! Please make your own show and make a book containing all your recipies please!! Diana, hope you do it!!! Thanks!
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it is sooo delicious. i remember my grandma making this for me when I was growing up in Hawaii. its so delicioso....
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it is sooo delicious. i remember my grandma making this for me when I was growing up in Hawaii. its so delicioso....
Reviewer: joy2vic2000
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These cookies were so delicious. My family thought they were more delicious than the ones they sell in are local restaurant.
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These cookies were so delicious. My family thought they were more delicious than the ones they sell in are local restaurant.
Reviewer: Lily
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yummy!
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yummy!
Reviewer: kate
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yum yum!!!
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yum yum!!!
Reviewer: Valerie
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Delicious!! Very simple to make. Key to rolling the balls is to squeeze the dough together first, then make the balls. We tried them with and without the glaze and both ways they come out delicious. There is enough flavor that you don't even need the almond on top. I recommend this recipe!!
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Delicious!! Very simple to make. Key to rolling the balls is to squeeze the dough together first, then make the balls. We tried them with and without the glaze and both ways they come out delicious. There is enough flavor that you don't even need the almond on top. I recommend this recipe!!