Chinese Almond Cookies
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Chinese Almond Cookies
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These Chinese Almond Cookies are light, crisp and crunchy cookies with a fragrant almond flavor. Symbolizing gold coins, these cookies are enjoyed at Chinese New Year.
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Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter softened
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 25 ml beaten egg appx ½ egg + remainder for egg wash
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 130 g cake flour + extra for dusting
- 70 g almond flour
- 2 g baking powder
- 2 g baking soda
- 2 g baking ammonia (ammonia bicarbonate)
- 1 teaspoon water
Garnish:
- sliced almonds for the tops
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in beaten egg, vanilla extract and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a small bowl, combine baking ammonia with 1 teaspoon water and stir until the baking ammonia is dissolved.
- Add the dry ingredients (cake flour, almond flour, baking powder and baking soda) to the butter mixture.
- Pour the dissolved baking ammonia into mixture and combine with a spatula until well incorporated and forms a dough.
- Form the cookie dough into a log and wrap with plastic wrap.
- Place the dough into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C.
- Remove cookie dough from the fridge and divide into 12 equal portions.
- Dust work counter with a little cake flour and divide dough into 12 equal portions.
- Roll each dough into a ball and flatten (with your palms or you can use a cup with a flat bottom), onto the prepared baking tray.
- Be sure to leave enough space (a few inches) surrounding each cookie.
- Repeat with the remainder.
- Brush the surface of the cookie dough with remaining beaten egg.
- Press almond flakes onto the cookie.
- Bake the cookies at 375°F/191°C for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly golden in colour.
- Remove from the oven and let them sit for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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