CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Almond cookies like these are thought to resemble coins, making them particularly popular as a symbol of good fortune during the Chinese New Year. Traditional recipes are made with lard and flavored with almond extract. We used butter and almond flour in these to boost the nutty flavor and create a crumbly texture similar to pecan sandies. Enjoy them year-round, particularly with a cup of tea or coffee.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 15 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt together into a large bowl. Whisk any bits of almond flour left in the sifter into the sifted flour mixture.
- Combine the butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the almond extract and 1 egg yolk and beat until the mixture is smooth and combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Reduce the speed to medium low, add the flour mixture and beat until no streaks of flour remain, about 2 minutes.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk together the remaining egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Scoop the dough by tablespoons (you can use a 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Roll each scoop into a ball and return it to the baking sheet. Flatten each with your palm into a 2-inch round. Gently press an almond onto each and brush with the egg wash.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown on the edges, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Steps:
- Add one of the eggs and the almond extract: Mix them in on low speed until just incorporated.
- Preheat the oven and prep the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the remaining egg: In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, sugar, large egg, large egg yolks, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, water, red food coloring
Provided by Frank Tiu
Categories Desserts
Yield 25 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric hand mixer for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, then 1 egg yolk, beating to incorporate after each addition.
- Add the almond extract and beat to combine.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl and beat for 3 minutes, or until a crumbly dough forms.
- Turn out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and fold the wrap over the dough on all 4 sides to create a square dough block about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) thick. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F (165˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the dough on a cutting board and cut into 25 cubes.
- Roll the dough cubes into balls, then flatten slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg yolk with the water.
- Brush a thick layer of egg wash onto the cookies.
- Add the red food coloring to a small bowl. Dip the thicker end of a wooden chopstick into the food coloring and make a dot in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the cookies are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
This recipe is from a Chinese bakery in Hawaii. Typically served during Chinese New year and now available year round.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut butter into sifted dry ingredients. Add egg and extract and blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies and press one almond into the center of each.
- Bake 12 to 15 mins at 350°F Turn out on wire screen to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 52.9, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.7
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Make and share this Chinese Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen cookies, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift flour with sugar, soda salt and cinnamon into a large bowl or food processor by pulsing 3-4 times. Mix in shortening and knead thoroughly (8 to 10 minutes by hand 60 second to 1 minute with food processor).
- Combine egg and almond extract; stir into flour mixture. Mix well.
- Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon of dough.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and make a depression in the top with the thumb. Press a blanched whole or sliced almond into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Makes six dozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 26, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.7
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
This recipe is by Sou Chan. This recipe seems to be a little more authentic then other recipes I have come across. A little extra work but well worth it. Cookie yield will depend on size. Preparation time includes blanching and roasting almonds. You can grind the almonds in the food processor to a somewhat fine consistency. (not powdered) How to's to blanch and roast almonds listed at the end of the recipe.
Provided by Silent Rain
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift rice flour and sugar together. Mix with the almonds. Work the butter smoothly into the mixture. Add a few drops of water if needed to hold the dough together.
- Shape into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet, leaving plenty of space around each cookie. Press an almond into the top of each one. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F) about 15 minutes, or till golden brown.
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- To blanch almonds-.
- Place almonds in a bowl.
- Pour boiling water to barely cover almonds.
- Let the almonds sit for 1 minute and no longer.
- Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
- Pat dry and slip the skins off.
- (Don't let almonds sit in hot water too long or they will lose their crispness).
- .
- To roast almonds-.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread nuts in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Make and share this Chinese Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT15m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift flour and baking powder.
- Blend lard, sugar and 1/4 cup almonds in a food processor until it has a coarse meal texture.
- Add extract, eggs and 1 tablespoon water.
- Add flour mixture.
- Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Form 1-1/2 inch balls; press down; add almond half to indentation.
- Dip fingers in egg yolk and dip on top of cookies.
- Bake cookies on a floured cookie sheet 5 minutes at 375F and 8 to 10 minutes at 300°F to make sure dough is stiff.
- You may need to add a little more flour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.6, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 21.1, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 2
CHINESE SWEET ALMOND COOKIES
Make and share this Chinese Sweet Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ashley U
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream together; shortening, sugar, egg, water and extract.
- Add sifted dry ingredients. Add coconut.
- Knead dough for a few moments. Shape into small balls.
- Placed on greased cookie sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in flour.
- Put 1/2 almond on top of each cookie.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 76.6, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.2, Protein 1.9
CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
Each Christmas, my mother baked these Chinese almond cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away, I started giving our kids a can of these sentimental sweets. (Traditional Chinese almond cookies typically use lard, but butter is a great substitute if you don't have lard on hand.) -Jane Garing, Talladega, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds, pressing to adhere as needed. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. , Bake until edges and bottoms are lightly browned, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FAMOUS CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES
This is the recipe my Grandmother has been using for a very long time. She's not sure where it originated. She says the margarine is important-no subs. The original recipe has you cut the ingredients together but she achieves the same results using a mixer. These end up with a soft crumby texture.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 46-48 cookies, 46 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease 2 baking sheets and set aside.
- In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat together margarine, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until it resembles crumbs.
- Beat in egg and almond extract until a smooth dough is achieved.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Press your thumb in the middle of each dough ball and place 2-3 slivered almonds in the indentations.
- Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush mixture over the top of the unbaked cookies.
- Bake cookies for 15 minutes.
- Let cool on baking racks or flattened paper bags.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.1
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