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Chinese Almond Cookies
4.9 from 48 votes

Chinese Almond Cookies

This Chinese Almond Cookies recipe can be described as buttery, crispy with tons of almond flavor.  And did I mention these Almond Cookies are extremely easy to make?   

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, white
  • 2 tablespoons almonds sliced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2.  In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg, almond extract, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add in the 3 cups of flour. Beat until the batter is blended well. Divide batter into 1 inch balls, this is very easy to do with a cookie scoop. 
  3. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten balls of dough with the bottom of a glass. Brush the top of the cookies with the egg white wash, and sprinkle almond slices on top of the cookie. 
  4. Bake the cookie for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookie begins to turn golden brown. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

  • These cookies are perfect for the holidays, they stay fresh for about 7 to 10 days.
  • Perfect cookies for mailing, these cookies do not crumble like many other cookies.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 23mg (0%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.