Chinese Almond Cookies (RE-TESTED!)
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Chinese Almond Cookies (RE-TESTED!)
Description
The Chinese Almond Cookies recipe blends toasted almond flour with traditional baking ingredients to create a distinctive cookie with a balance of crisp edges and a tender center. Toasting the almond flour before mixing helps deepen the almond flavor and contributes to the cookie's unique aroma. The dough includes lard and butter, which add richness and a delicate crumbly texture. After shaping into discs and pressing an almond on top, the cookies bake to a golden finish with a subtle sweetness and nutty underpinning.
This recipe yields about 15 cookies, which makes it manageable for small batches. The cookies are suitable for serving as a snack or alongside tea. Due to their size and texture, they are often appreciated as festive treats or gifts.
Precise measuring is important since the dough is crumbly; too much packed flour may result in dryness, but a small amount of added water can adjust the texture if needed. The baking step emphasizes moderate oven temperature to ensure even baking without burning the almond topping.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup lard melted
- 1¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 5 tablespoons butter at room temperature, salted
- 15 almonds
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F/175°C.
- Lightly toast the almond flour in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns one shade darker.
- Whisk together the toasted almond flour, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. (This is a crumbly dough, so proper measuring is very important. If you pack the flour too tightly into the measuring cup, the dough may end up too dry. If this happens, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help the dough come together.)
- Whisk 1 egg yolk with the melted lard and almond extract, and add it to the dry ingredients, along with the softened butter. Mix with your hands or a stiff rubber spatula to form a soft dough.
- Make ping pong sized balls of dough, flatten them into little discs, and place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. You should have about 15 cookies, which can fit on a single baking sheet. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. If the cookies crack slightly when you press the almond in, that’s okay, but push any larger cracks back together.
- Brush the cookies with beaten egg, and bake for 13-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 15 almond cookies, making it good for small gatherings or gifts.
- Proper measuring of flour and almond flour is crucial to prevent the dough from becoming too dry; add 1-2 tablespoons of water if necessary to help the dough come together.
- Toasting the almond flour before mixing enhances the cookie's flavor and aroma.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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