Chinese Almond Cookies
Dense, chewy almond cookies scented with orange - it enhances the almond flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs one for egg wash
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
- Slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat one of the eggs with sugar. Mix in oil, juice and extracts. Stir in flour mixture until well combined.
- Knead dough until smooth and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Beat remaining egg with water. Brush on top of cookies. Press a silvered almond into the top of each cookie and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg
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