Chinese Harvest Moon Cookies
Celebrate the season with these delightful Chinese Harvest Moon Cookies, a buttery treat inspired by the enchanting Mid-Autumn Festival. Infused with the rich flavors of almond and a touch of vanilla, these delicate cookies offer a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture complemented by a decorative topping of sliced almonds. Crafted with a blend of all-purpose and almond flour, they're easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, making them the perfect go-to for holiday gatherings or a cozy tea-time indulgence. Whether you're honoring tradition or simply craving a nutty, golden treat, these cookies capture the warmth and nostalgia of autumn in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams almond flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 50 grams sliced almonds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each cookie ball with the palm of your hand to create a disc shape.
In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white. Brush the top of each cookie with a thin layer of egg white.
Press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie for decoration.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these buttery, almond-flavored cookies during your autumn celebrations or any time of the year.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.1 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.9 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1263 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.6 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*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.
