Simple Chinese Almond Cookies
Chinese almond cookies are often served during Chinese New Year celebrations as a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Almond Flour
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 number Egg
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 12 number Whole Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently press a whole almond onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.