Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

2 3/4 c of flour(all-purpose); sifted
1 c of sugar(white)
1/2 tsp of salt
1/3 c of almonds halves; blanched
1 c of butter
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1 tsp of almond extract
1 pc egg; beaten lightly

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, sift first 4 ingredients together then add in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in almond & egg until blended. Shape in to a big ball, then roll out to a log just a bit lesser than 1/4-inch thick.

Slice with a 2-inch round cookie cutter. Arrange on an ungreased baking/cookie sheet approximately 2-inch apart from each other. Press half an almond on top of each. Bake for 15 to 20 mins. at 325 degrees F.

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