Think outside the box this season and enjoy these traditional Chinese cookies, each one topped with an almond slice. -Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in ginger., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Press an almond slice into center of each cookie., Bake until edges are lightly browned, 9-11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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M.Jahangir Ali
[email protected]I've been baking for years and these are some of the best cookies I've ever made. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Harish Chand
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Nabin Dhungel
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted almond flour with oat flour. The cookies still turned out great!
Gerard Hyland
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!
Tawana Tee
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Neisha Sardjanto
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Kham Ishaq
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out flat and crispy. They didn't have the chewy texture that everyone else is talking about.
Jared Simpson
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. I love the way the ginger flavor lingers in my mouth.
Alice Kingsfield
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less ginger next time.
Raqeeb Shah
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect afternoon snack.
Sunil samaroo
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.
Shakil 641
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of almond-flavored desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The ginger flavor really balanced out the sweetness of the almonds.
Bad boi Qwizy
[email protected]Made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Mukwaya Robert
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.
Barsha Gupta
[email protected]Love, love, love these cookies! The almond and ginger flavors go so well together. I always get compliments when I bring them to parties.
pellaj ventures
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Camila Caldera
[email protected]Not a fan of ginger, but these cookies were still really good. The almond flavor was prominent and the cookies were nice and chewy.
Top Endy
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always come out delicious.
Ahsan Hussain
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends!
Sorcha Hannon
[email protected]These almond-ginger cookies were absolutely delightful! They had the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch. I loved the subtle ginger flavor and the chewy texture. I'll definitely be making these again soon!