ALMOND GINGER COOKIES

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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

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

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.

M.Jahangir Ali
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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
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Nabin Dhungel
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I substituted almond flour with oat flour. The cookies still turned out great!


Gerard Hyland
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!


Tawana Tee
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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
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Kham Ishaq
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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
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These cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. I love the way the ginger flavor lingers in my mouth.


Alice Kingsfield
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These cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try using less ginger next time.


Raqeeb Shah
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect afternoon snack.


Sunil samaroo
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Shakil 641
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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
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Made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Mukwaya Robert
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These cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Barsha Gupta
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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
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Camila Caldera
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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
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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
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Followed the recipe to a T and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends!


Sorcha Hannon
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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!