A very merry cookie Christmas
Chinese Almond Cookies
Chinese Almond Cookies [Photo by Fan Zhen/China Daily] |
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
2 Tbsp almond extract
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
400g whole almonds, cut in two
Method:
1. Cream butter, sugar and flavoring. Add sifted dry ingredients.
2. Mix well and roll into sausages. Chill overnight.
3. Slice into small rounds, brush with egg white and place an almond half on each. Bake 140 C for about 15-20 minutes.
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