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Chinese Almond Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Jane Garing 

"Each Christmas, my mother made lots of these tender butter cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away, I started giving our kids a can of these sentimental sweets. --Jane Garing, Talladega, Alabama"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Mayelle 
My boyfriend had said that these cookies were the best cookies ever... He said only one thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Tina 
I made this recipe recently for a large group and it was well received. I did add more almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by Trumpet Mom 
Double the almond flavor and you've got yourself one great cookie! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by FoodJunkie76 
This was a very good cookie to make, and it tastes very good, too! I prefer mine a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by Shannon :)  
These were really good. They had a wonderful flavor and texture and looked beautiful. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by sugarcookie 
Be careful not to put too much egg wash on, otherwise you can taste the egg, and I'm pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by soccashel63 
the cookies have more 'almond' flavor after they have cooled down MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Soccer Mom 
I don't know what ever possessed to try this recipe. Yes its a easier version of an almond... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Stephanie C. 
I made these for Christmas and they were absolutely wonderful! My husbands (Asain)mom said... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by QUEENTIKI 
I doubled the almond extract as suggested. I thought the cookies were good, but not excellent.... MORE

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