Chinese Almond Cookie

Name: Chinese Almond Cookie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
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

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

34 minEasyServes 24130 cal/serving

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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

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

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

Beat in 2 beaten egg and 1 tsp pure almond extract until well combined.
4

Gradually mix in the flour blend to form a cohesive dough.
5

Divide dough into balls, place on baking sheets, and press 24 whole blanched almonds into centers.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Chinese Almond Cookie dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Chinese Almond Cookie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chinese Almond Cookie keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Chinese Almond Cookie?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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