CHINESE ORANGE-ALMOND COOKIES

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Make and share this Chinese Orange-Almond Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped blanched almond
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
36 blanched whole almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter 2 cookie sheets.
  • Place butter and sugar in mixter bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and continue beating until completely blended.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt onto sheet of waxed paper and gradually mix in butter mixture. Add chopped almonds, orange zest, and vanill and mix just until blended.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoon 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Dip thumb in flour and make indentation in center of each cookie.
  • Beat remaining egg and lightly brush over each cookie, using pastry brush. Place whole almond in each indentation.
  • Bake until cookies are puffed and edges are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on cookie sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 55, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 2

ja Ja
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were really easy to make. They turned out perfect and they're so delicious.


Zanele Shezi
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're also really flavorful and the orange and almond flavors are a perfect match.


DEW DEW
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies are really good. The almond flavor really balances out the orange.


Shane Dobiech
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the sugar next time.


Rayane Ben bouzid
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I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and flavorful.


Malikmohsin Ali
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Ramhirday Mahato
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Anamika Koirala
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I've never been a big fan of almond cookies, but these are really good. The orange flavor really brightens them up.


Nanyonjo Suzan
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of orange and almond. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


jariel rodriguez
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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly.


eisa khan
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These cookies are a bit bland for my taste. I think they could use a little more sugar or spice.


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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also really flavorful and the orange and almond flavors really shine through.


Niwagaba Nicholas
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique, I'm always happy to have them on hand.


Md Imad
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Sonnia Aktar
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I was skeptical about the orange and almond combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together and the cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Douglas Wyatt
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so flavorful and addictive, I couldn't stop eating them.