Chinese Almond Cookies

by ioucoffee

– 1 1/3 cups and 1 tbs. flour
– 1/2 cup white sugar
– 1/4 tsp. baking soda
– 1/8 tsp. salt
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1/2 egg
– 1 tsp. almond extract
– 28-30 toasted sliced almonds
* Bake at 325 F for 15-18 min. Makes about 28-30 small cookies.

Original recipe can be found here.

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Make sure the butter is cold.
2. Add half an egg and save the other half for the egg wash. Also, add the almond extract. Mix well.
3. Roll into a log using plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
4. After, cut the log into 1/4-inch thick pieces. They should be relatively round pieces.
5. After the pieces are on the cookie sheet, brush each one with the egg wash.
6. Then, place a sliced almond in the center of each piece and gently push down.
7. Bake at 325 F for 15-18 min. The cookies will be a pale yellow. When done, cool them on a cooling rack for about 20 min. before serving.

Enjoy!