Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe
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Chinese Almond Cookies

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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by Trumpet Mom   view full review
Double the almond flavor and you've got yourself one great cookie!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Mayelle   view full review
My boyfriend had said that these cookies were the best cookies ever... He said only one thing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Tina   view full review
I made this recipe recently for a large group and it was well received. I did add more almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by FoodJunkie76   view full review
This was a very good cookie to make, and it tastes very good, too! I prefer mine a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by RAM   view full review
I thought they were pretty good. I made them for chinese new year and got good reviews. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by Kristine B Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Double the almond extract, I threw a spash of high quality vanilla in - these are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by Bryonna   view full review
This is a good, light cookie to have. I really wanted something with almond in it and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Marianne Gillette   view full review
This cookie tastes best if made a day in advance. Gives the flavors time to develop....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by Muffin Mom N Garlic Girl   view full review
I don't know what ever possessed to try this recipe. Yes its a easier version of an almond...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by Michele   view full review
This recipe was very quick and easy. In 5 minutes they were in the oven and tasted just like...

 

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