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Chinese Almond Cookie

Crispy, crumbly traditional cookies packed with rich almond flavor and finished with a whole almond in the center.

34 minEasyServes 24130 cal/serving

ChineseDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract
  • 24 whole blanched almonds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup blanched almond flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until creamy.

  3. 3

    Beat in 2 beaten egg and 1 tsp pure almond extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Gradually mix in the flour blend to form a cohesive dough.

  5. 5

    Divide dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and press 24 whole blanched almonds into centers.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes until edges turn light golden.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Chinese Almond Cookie at?

For Chinese Almond Cookie, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. The longest stretch at that heat is 14 minutes, in step 6.

What should Chinese Almond Cookie look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until edges turn light golden.

Is there a substitute for almond flour in Chinese Almond Cookie?

The entry for Chinese Almond Cookie calls for 1/2 cup blanched almond flour. In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Can I make Chinese Almond Cookie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chinese Almond Cookie is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Chinese Almond Cookie contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup blanched almond flour, 1 tsp pure almond extract and 24 whole blanched almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Chinese Almond Cookie?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) is about 130 calories, with 2 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 65 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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