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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Rosina PHOTO BY: LAVENDA1

"It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 96 almonds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.
  2. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly
  3. Bake in a pre-heated 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by HurricaneSoccer
Haha, I had this recipe in my cupboard but tweeked it a little. I make it every year during... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KIMBERLY KAY
I also used half butter and half (butter-flavored) Crisco. Fabulous results, but I must... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by luvbakin
I was looking for the chinese almond cookie recipe for my 11 yr old daughter(she loves those... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2004 by JAYNEO
these were so easy and they tasted great. I rolled the dough into a log and chilled it. Then I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by MOON2OCEAN
great recipe, the cookies taste exactly like those i bought in chinese bakery, and easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2005 by Erin
I've made these a number of times and they are absolutly wonderful. I always up the extract... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by YOUGOTTAEAT
These are excellent and easy! I used butter instead of lard. Many thanks Rosina! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JENNY8258
I made these cookies for a potluck, and they were a major hit! People were raving about my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2003 by KIMS CUNNINGHAM
These cookies are so good, you can't stop eating them! I didn't have lard. We used half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MERRIMAN
I ate these cookies all the time while growing up in BKLYN. This recipe is very close to... MORE

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