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Chinese Almond Cookies

Chinese almond cookies are a delightful treat that has captured the hearts of many dessert lovers across the globe. These cookies are not only easy to make but also offer a lovely combination of crunchy and nutty flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Toppings

  • 36 slices almond (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well incorporated.
  • Step 3: Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Step 4: Pour in the slightly beaten eggs and almond extract into the mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
  • Step 5: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place them a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball.
  • Step 6: Press an almond slice onto the center of each cookie.
  • Step 7: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture lightly over the tops of the cookies.
  • Step 8: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  • Step 9: Once baked, let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra almond flavor, consider using almond meal instead of almond flour. Make sure your butter is cold to achieve the desired texture.