Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on December 6, 2006.
Ingredients:
Chinese Almond Cookies
Try this delicious recipe from the Electric Kitchen!
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
Red food coloring
Directions:
Preheat electric oven to 350°F.
Sift flour with sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
Mix in shortening and knead thoroughly for 8 to 10 minutes.
Combine egg and almond extract; stir into flour mixture, mixing well.
Shape into balls using 1 tablespoon of dough for each.
Place on ungreased baking sheets and make a depression in the tops with the thumb.
Dip the blunt end of a chopstick in red food coloring and press into the top of each cookie.
A blanched almond may be pressed into the center if preferred.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving: 70 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 30 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 1 g protein
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This is the best recipe for local kine almond cookies. My family and friends love them.
Mahalo for the recipe