Easy Old-Fashioned Chinese Almond Cookies

Easy Old-Fashioned Chinese Almond Cookies – It’s been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results.

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Easy Old-Fashioned Chinese Almond Cookies

Easy Old-Fashioned Chinese Almond Cookies – It’s been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results.

  • Author: Arleena
  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 48

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2
Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.

Step 3
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Keywords: almond cookies, chinese almond cookies, cookies, desserts, old-fashioned cookies

Recipe by: allrecipes.com

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