Ingredients
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2 1/2
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1
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1/2
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1
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1
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1 1/2
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1
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1/2
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Chinese New Year Almond Cookies, Since it is the beginning of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, I figured the almond cookie would be a great treat for the occasion. In my search for the perfect recipe, I stumbled upon an article written a couple years back in the San Francisco Chronicle. The author dismisses the use of the obligatory, whole almond (usually found in the center of the cookie) and instead provides a new twist. Using a mixture of Chinese five-spice powder, brown sugar, and crushed almonds, her recipe provides a nice topping that gives a kick with both sweet and spicy flavors. View the full recipe at These were good cookies. I kind of omitted the last step and brushed cookies with an egg wash and pushed sliced almonds on top before I baked them. They were a hit at my cooking club dinner which of course was themed Chinese New Year., Since it is the beginning of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, I figured the almond cookie would be a great treat for the occasion. In my search for the perfect recipe, I stumbled upon an article written a couple years back in the San Francisco Chronicle. The author dismisses the use of the obligatory, whole almond (usually found in the center of the cookie) and instead provides a new twist. Using a mixture of Chinese five-spice powder, brown sugar, and crushed almonds, her recipe provides a nice topping that gives a kick with both sweet and spicy flavors. View the full recipe at
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Steps
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Preheat the Oven to 375. Line a Baking Sheet With Parchment Paper. Sift Together the Flour, Cream of Tartar, Salt and Baking Soda. |
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Cream Together the Butter and Sugar With a Hand Mixer. Blend in the Beaten Egg and Almond Extract. Add the Dry Ingredients to the Creamed Mixture and Mix Until the Dough Takes on a Flaky, Moist Consistency. Gather the Crumbly Mixture Together Using Your Hands or a Spatula. |
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to Make the Topping, Chop Up the Almonds (most Easily Done by Hitting a Few Times With a Mallet) and Combine in a Small Bowl With the Five-Spice Powder and Brown Sugar. |
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to Form the Cookies, Roll Dough Into 1 1/2-Inch Diameter Balls Between the Palms of Your Hands. Place on the Prepared Baking Sheet. Flatten to About 1/2-Inch Thickness, Lightly Brush Top With the Egg Wash and Generously Sprinkle With the Topping. Bake For 11-12 Minutes. |
