CHINESE NEW YEAR ALMOND COOKIES
Since it is the beginning of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, I figured the almond cookie would be a great treat for the occasion. In my search for the perfect recipe, I stumbled upon an article written a couple years back in the San Francisco Chronicle. The author dismisses the use of the obligatory, whole almond (usually found in the center of the cookie) and instead provides a new twist. Using a mixture of Chinese five-spice powder, brown sugar, and crushed almonds, her recipe provides a nice topping that gives a kick with both sweet and spicy flavors. View the full recipe at http://www.bakesimple.com/cookies/chinese-almond-cookies/
Provided by bakesimple.com
Categories Dessert
Time 24m
Yield 24 cookies, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda.
- Cream together the butter and sugar with a hand mixer. Blend in the beaten egg and almond extract. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until the dough takes on a flaky, moist consistency. Gather the crumbly mixture together using your hands or a spatula.
- To make the topping, chop up the almonds (most easily done by hitting a few times with a mallet) and combine in a small bowl with the five-spice powder and brown sugar.
- To form the cookies, roll dough into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls between the palms of your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness, lightly brush top with the egg wash and generously sprinkle with the topping. Bake for 11-12 minutes.
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Richard Samuels
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Hapreet Sidhu
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Syed Soban Kazmi
[email protected]These cookies are amazing!
Patrick Mbonyimfura
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. The almond cookies were delicious and they were a big hit with my family and friends.
Adun Rebecca osas
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Beth Harrison
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my almond cookies turned out flat and dense. They didn't have the same crispy texture as the ones in the pictures.
sdo bastimalook
[email protected]These almond cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look beautiful on a plate.
Abdur Rahaman
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of almond cookies. But I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing. They're crispy, chewy, and full of almond flavor.
David Morneau
[email protected]I love the unique texture of these cookies. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Plus, the almond flavor is amazing.
Jerome Van Oss
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so light and airy, and the almond flavor is divine.
Mark Gilles
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of almond cookies, but these ones are delicious! The almond flavor is subtle and the cookies are perfectly sweet.
Tehsin Sapna
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love bringing them to parties and potlucks.
saad Xheikh
[email protected]I've tried many almond cookie recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The cookies are so flavorful and the texture is amazing.
Obale Emamezi
[email protected]Wow! These almond cookies are a hit! They turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. My family loved them.