Almond Cookies

Published February 15, 2015

Almond Cookies

These are a great finish for any Chinese New Year party. The cookies are soft and almost cake like. Delicately flavored with almond extract and centered with a toasted almond they are great any time. I enjoy almond cookies with an evening cup of tea. They aren’t too sweet and make a nice light dessert.

Chinese Almond Cookies

¾ c. sugar
¾ c. softened butter
1 egg
2 T. water
1 t. baking powder
1 t. almond extract
¼ t. salt
2 ½ c. flour
whole almonds, about 1/3 c.

Combine all ingredients except flour and nuts and beat until smooth. Stir in flour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Dip bottom of buttered glass in sugar and use it to flatten cookies a little. Press an almond into the center of each. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 8-12 minutes. Cookies should be firm to the touch, but not brown. Makes 3-4 dozen.

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