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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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660 | Calories |
57g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 30 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 660 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 57g | 73% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
Sodium 92mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
Protein 21g | |
Calcium 253mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Nutty almond cookies—along with sesame cookies and walnut cookies—are a popular treat at Chinese bakeries, but it's also possible to make these classic Chinese treats at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 30 whole almonds (blanched)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients and preheat oven to 325 F/162.5 C.
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In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and shortening, and sugar.
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Add the egg and almond extract and beat until well blended.
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Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Note: The dough will be crumbly at this point.
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Use your fingers to form the mixture into a dough, and then form the dough into 2 rolls or logs that are 10 to 12 inches long.
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Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours (this will make it easier to shape the dough into circles).
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Take a log and lightly score the dough at 3/4-inch intervals so that you have 15 pieces and cut the dough.
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Roll each piece into a ball and place on a lightly-greased cookie tray, approximately 1 1/2-inches apart.
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Add an almond in the center of each cookie and press down lightly. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Brush each cookie lightly with a beaten egg.
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Bake for 15 minutes to 18 minutes, until golden brown.
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Cool and enjoy or store in a sealed container.
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