Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cookie Recipes. (Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies). It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen

Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup lard

1 egg

1 teaspoon almond extract

48 almonds

Chocolate Cantucci

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift flour sugar baking soda and salt together into a bowl. Cut in the lard until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add egg and almond extract. Mix well.

Step 3

Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Set them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond on top of each cookie and press down to flatten slightly.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are golden brown 15 to 18 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 89.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 9.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 4.2g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 7.9mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 5.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Folate: 13.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 4.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 5mg 2%

Potassium: 17.9mg 1%

Sodium: 38.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 45.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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