
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 48
Almond extract
1 tsp
Almonds
48
Sifted all-purpose flour
2 3/4 cups
White sugar
1 cup
Baking soda
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Lard
1 cup
Egg
1
Chinese Almond Cookies
Prep:
40 m
Cook:
15 m
Ready in:
55
m
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup lard. Add egg and 1 tsp almond extract, and mix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet (ungreased). Put an almond on top of each ball and press each almond down.
- Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown (about 15 minutes).
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