Ingredients
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1 & ⅓ Cups Almond Flour
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1 & ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour
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1 Cup + 2 tbsp Sugar
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½ tsp Baking Soda
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A Pinch Salt
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1 Cup Unsalted ButterChilled and cut into cubes
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2 Eggs
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1 tsp Almond Extract
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As Per Required AlmondsThinly sliced
Description
Chinese Almond Cookies are a trademark in Chinese-American cooking. They have a crispy bite and delightfully sandy texture. Almond flour, almond extract, and slivered almonds ensure that you get an intense flavor that will eclipse any paper-filled treat.
Here’s the recipe for these delectable and delightful Chinese Almond Cookies;
Directions
- In a bowl, add almond flour, salt, and butter and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. (The mixture will become coarse and chunky looking)
- Add one of the eggs, reserving the other for later, and the almond extract.
- Mix on low speed until just incorporated.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, and baking soda then add to the butter mixture at low speed.
- Mix until just combined.
- Take the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator for two hours to chill.
- Preheat the oven to 160° C.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the other egg into a bowl and beat it.
- Take pieces of dough, and roll them into balls about three-quarters of an inch wide.
- Place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart.
- Press them down slightly with your palm to make a coin shape.
- Place a slivered almond onto each cookie and lightly press it into place.
- Then, brush the surface of the cookie with the beaten egg.
- Bake at 160° C for 13-15 minutes or until the edges begin to tan.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
