Name: Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; ¼ tsp almond extract; 1 cup cake flour; ½ cup almond flour; ¼ tsp salt; 15-20 raw almonds

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Buttery and crispy almond cookies are the perfect treats for Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year is almost here so I thought I'd share this simple and traditional Chinese pastry with you. Chinese almond cookies are shaped like coins and were thought to bring good fortune. If you are having Chinese New Year celebration this weekend, these cookies make the perfect gift for your friends and family!

These almond cookies remind me of buttery shortbread cookies. The combination of almond flour and extract create a strong and distinctive almond flavor. There are many ways to make Chinese almond cookies. This recipe gives you a more buttery, dense and dry texture. These cookies have a subtle hint of sweetness and they are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

HOW TO MAKE CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Cake Flour
Almond Flour
Salt
Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 Large Egg Yolk
Granulated Sugar
Almond Extract
Raw Almonds

WET INGREDIENTS

Using an electric mixer, cream together unsalted butter, egg yolk, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl.

DRY INGREDIENTS

In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, almond flour, and salt.

MIX

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Form the mixture into a dough disk, then wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

SHAPING COOKIES

Take the chilled dough out of the refrigerator, then divide the dough into 15 equal parts. Roll each dough into a ball and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press a raw almond into the center of each cookie dough. The harder you press on the cookie, the more cracks you'll create around the edges. (Option: brush the cookies with egg wash)

BAKE

Bake for 18-20 minutes at 350°F, and now you'll have 15-20 beautiful golden almond cookies. Hopefully they'll bring you good luck for the entire year!

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Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 15 cookies 1x

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Description

These buttery and crispy almond cookies are the perfect treats for Chinese New Year.

Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
¼ tsp almond extract
1 cup cake flour
½ cup almond flour
¼ tsp salt
15-20 raw almonds

Instructions

Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, sugar, egg yolk, and almond extract together in a mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, almond flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients (step 2) into the wet ingredient (step 1).
Form the mixture into a dough disk. Then wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it with cooking spray.
Take the chilled dough out of the refrigerator. Divide the dough into 15 equal parts. Roll each dough into ball shape and place it on the baking pan.
Press a raw almond into the center of each cookie dough. No need to press too hard. The harder you press, the more crack you'll create around the edges.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: almond cookies, chinese, cookies