Chinese Almond Cookies

Name: Chinese Almond Cookies
Yield: Yield 3 dozen
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 1 ounce sliced almonds, toasted; 36 whole almonds for garnish; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups flour; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups powdered sugar; 8 ounces (2 sticks) soft sweet butter; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon almond extract; 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Preparation info

Yield
3 dozen

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Stars Desserts

By Emily Luchetti

Published 1993

About

These cookies, a recipe from Katherine, a cook at Restaurant 690, are similar to ones found in Chinatowns everywhere.

They are a favorite at both Stars and at The Peak Cafe in Hong Kong.

Ingredients

8 ounces (2 sticks) soft sweet butter
2 cups powdered sugar

Asia
China
Cookies
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Put the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium speed until smooth. Continuing to mix, slowly add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Stir together the water, baking powder, and bak