I have to be honest. I love the fortune in fortune cookies but no the cookie. I remember, the almond cookies they used to give you in Chinese restaurants. Where did they go? They were crispy and buttery at the same time. I loved the way they would melt in your mouth and you always had to take th almond off first. Do you remember this cookies? I wonder what your tradition was.
This is my second version of the cookie. I’m still working on the recipe. What am I missing?
Chinese Almond Cookies
Why don't they serve these in restaurants anymore?
Course: Endings, Everything Else
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: cookies, almonds
- 1-1/3 Cups Almond Flour
- 1-3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 8 Tbs. Almond Paste
- 1 Cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 Lg Egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. Almond Extract
- 45 each Marcona Almonds
- 1 Lg. Egg beaten with 1 Tbs. water
Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together the almond flour, all -purpose, flour, kosher salt and baking soda. In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, fitted with the paddle, cream together the butter and almond paste. Then gradually add the sugar. Beat in one egg and the almond extract. Gradually beat in the sifted dry ingredients. Mix until your dough comes together. Don't forget to scrape up your bottom bits. Roll dough into 1 tablespoon balls. Place balls on a parchment lined baking sheet about an inch and a half apart. Lightly flatten each ball and replace one almond in the center. Make the egg wash with one egg yolk, and one tablespoon of water. The top of each cookie. Bake 325° oven for 14 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through. Let cool on pan for five minutes. Then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
If you follow me, you can expect high-quality recipes, a wealth of tips from my years of culinary experience, useful product recommendations, and lessons taught in an accessible and fun way. I focus on an easy-to-understand and accessible style of teaching that anyone can follow.
Let's Connect on Social!