Chinese Almond Cookies
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shortening
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Red food coloring
Chinese Almond Cookies
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on December 6, 2006.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat electric oven to 350°F.
- Sift flour with sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
- Mix in shortening and knead thoroughly for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Combine egg and almond extract; stir into flour mixture, mixing well.
- Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon of dough for each.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and make a depression in the tops with the thumb.
- Dip the blunt end of a chopstick in red food coloring and press into the top of each cookie.
- A blanched almond may be pressed into the center if preferred.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
70 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 30 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 1 g protein
