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    Simply Satisfying Almond Cookies Recipe

    January 22, 2020 by Jurga Leave a Comment

    These easy to make and delicious Almond Cookies are very similar to shortbread cookies and perfect for any occasion!

    A stack of Almond Cookies with sliced almonds sprinkled around.

    Every year I like to try a new cookie for the holidays and this year I got to try a new one for a recent Gr8 Dinner!

    I am always looking for easy to make cookies that bake up well. This recipe is a keeper and is my new all time favorite!

    This version of a Chinese almond cookie is very similar to a shortbread cookie. You will be amazed at how simple and addicting these cookies are. Satisfaction guaranteed!

    How to Make These Cookies

    The dough goes together easily.

    A bowl of dough with a bag of sliced almonds next to it.

    Then I like to use a 1" cookie scoop to easily make balls.

    Cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.

    Flatten them using a jar or glass (I love the way the edge looks at this point.)

    Cookie dough flattened on a baking sheet.

    Brush with the egg wash.

    Flattened unbaked cookies being brushed with egg wash.

    Sprinkle with the sliced almonds.

    Unbaked Almond Cookies waiting for the oven.

    And Voilà! You have delicious and satisfying Almond Cookies!

    Overhead shot of baked almond cookies.

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    3.9 from 8 votes

    Almond Cookies

    These easy to make and delicious Chinese Almond Cookies are very similar to shortbread cookies and perfect for any occasion!
    Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Chinese-American
    Keyword: Almond Cookies
    Servings: 42 cookies

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, if using salted butter, decrease the salt to ¼ teaspoon
    • ½ cup butter flavored Crisco®
    • 1 egg
    • 3 teaspoons almond extract
    • Sliced almonds for topping
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt together into a mixing bowl.
    • Using an electric mixer, blend in the butter and butter flavored Crisco until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
    • Add egg and almond extract and mix well.
    • Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
    • Press to flatten balls slightly. You can use the bottom of a glass for this.
    • If desired, brush with an egg wash, see Gr8 Tip below.
    • Place some sliced almonds on top of each cookie.
    • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, about 13-15 minutes.

    Notes

    Gr8 Tip:
    An egg wash can be used to add shine and color to your cookies. Simply beat an egg and 1-3 teaspoons of milk or water and brush only the tops (not the sides) of the cookies before baking.
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