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Chinese Almond Cookies
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| Servings: Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies |
| Comments: The Chinese 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. These wonderful tasting almond cookies are lovely served with Oolong or Green tea. |
Ingredients:  2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter (2 sticks), margarine, or lard, softened 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup whole almonds, blanched |
| Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 C). Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Cut in softened buter 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 cookies sheets. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flaten slightly. Bake in slow oven (325F/160C) for 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Recipe given to DianasDesserts.com by: Autumn Gottschlich. |
| Source: Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook |
| Date: February 14, 2002 |
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Reviewer: Tysmom
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I've baked these cookies for over 15 years and they're a big hit in my house. My sister always puts in her holiday request. I'm making them today. You'll love them.
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I've baked these cookies for over 15 years and they're a big hit in my house. My sister always puts in her holiday request. I'm making them today. You'll love them.
Reviewer: Sarah
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i think this is great i have to make a cultural recipe for school and this is the perfect choice!
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i think this is great i have to make a cultural recipe for school and this is the perfect choice!
Reviewer: Meelan
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thank you for the great recipe. i made a slight variation to the recipe and turned them into three types of crispy cookies. kept the original, second type - added dried coconut and chopped walnuts, and third - added coconut and dipped a tiny well in the middle and placed raspberry preserve on it. can't stop eating them once started on them, and all my friends love them.
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thank you for the great recipe. i made a slight variation to the recipe and turned them into three types of crispy cookies. kept the original, second type - added dried coconut and chopped walnuts, and third - added coconut and dipped a tiny well in the middle and placed raspberry preserve on it. can't stop eating them once started on them, and all my friends love them.
Reviewer: alex
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THEY WERE GREAT/EXCELLENT
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THEY WERE GREAT/EXCELLENT
Reviewer: maelys
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THE BEST OF THE BEST, you will adore them
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THE BEST OF THE BEST, you will adore them