FAMOUS CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES

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This is the recipe my Grandmother has been using for a very long time. She's not sure where it originated. She says the margarine is important-no subs. The original recipe has you cut the ingredients together but she achieves the same results using a mixer. These end up with a soft crumby texture.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 46-48 cookies, 46 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces margarine, softened (2 cubes, no subs)
2 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup blanched slivered almond
1 egg yolk, beaten with
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease 2 baking sheets and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat together margarine, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until it resembles crumbs.
  • Beat in egg and almond extract until a smooth dough is achieved.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Press your thumb in the middle of each dough ball and place 2-3 slivered almonds in the indentations.
  • Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush mixture over the top of the unbaked cookies.
  • Bake cookies for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking racks or flattened paper bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 87.5, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.1

Mwanakombo Mbwana
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Gc Rps
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a hit!


Mawethu Makeleni
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different kinds of nuts and it always turns out great.


Arif Hossen
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These cookies are so delicious! I can't believe they're gluten-free.


Sharon Chepkirui
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.


Tom b. Stone Stone
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the addition of the sea salt.


M Ahmad M Ahmad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new family favorite.


Shakar Karki
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These cookies are so cute! I love the way they look with the almond slices on top.


Sanjeev Lama
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Ghazanfer Abbas
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Siyaram Yadav
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I'm not usually a fan of almond cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so light and fluffy, and the almond flavor is just right.


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


Ali Sial
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Rup Kotha
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand. The cookies came out delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


Jetho Kario
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I've tried many almond cookie recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Saleban Faahiye
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These almond cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.