Chinese Cookie Confections
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly buttery Chinese Cookie Confections, a delicate treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, and a touch of almond extract, these cookies are both crumbly and fragrant, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Adorned with sliced almonds for a nutty crunch and brushed with milk for a golden finish, each cookie is a masterpiece of texture and flavor. With a quick prep time of 20 minutes and a bake time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers looking for a simple yet elegant dessert. Perfect for tea time or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these Chinese cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Try this delectable almond cookie recipe today and create your new favorite sweet bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 50 g sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a drinking glass or your fingertips. Ensure they are even in thickness.
Lightly brush the top of each cookie with milk, then press a few sliced almonds onto the top for decoration.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain pale.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.2 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.3 g | 396% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 1770 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
