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Chinese Almond Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 3/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tsp. almond extract
1/3 c. whole blanched almonds, halved
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325º
Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles corn meal. Add egg and almond extract, mix well. Roll dough out to approx. 1/4 inch thick. Cut into approx. 2 inch cookies (can be shapes). Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Press a half almond into the middle of each cookie.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
50
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These were always included in the Christmas cookie lineup.

 

 

 

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