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Chinese Almond Cookies
from: Caixia Bu
Chinese Almond Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ c. sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. butter
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ c. slivered almonds
Glaze: (Get from Miss Potena)
- 2 egg yolks beaten with 4 teaspoons of water for glaze
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
3. Cut in softened butter until mixture resembles cornmeal.
4. Add beaten egg, and almond extract, mix well.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly.
Glaze:
1. Lightly brush the top of each cookie with the egg yolk glaze.
2. Bake in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Cool on rack
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