Chinese almond cookies recipe

Recipe for chinese almond cookies in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Serve these little cookies as an afternoon snack with a pot of tea.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup blanched unsalted almonds

How to make chinese almond cookies

• Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
• Cut shortening into dry ingredients with a fork or pastry cutter.
• Add beaten eggs and almond extract. Stir with a spoon until well mixed.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Shape dough into balls the size of a large cherry.
• Put on greased cookie sheets. Press an almond into the center of each cookie to slightly flatten.
• Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes
Baking time: 15 to 25 minutes
Makes about 4 dozen cookies

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