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Chinese Almond Cookies (Hang Yen Bang) Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 cup shortening (crisco) 1 egg, beaten 2 TBL. water 1 tsp. almond extract 20 whole blanched almonds 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. water
Directions:
Mix and sift together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Blend in shortening with a pastry cutter. Combine the egg water, and almond extract in a separate bowl and gradually add to flour mixture. Stir with a fork until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Knead until smooth. Chill for no longer than 1 hour. Form into balls aobut 1" in diameter and put on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten the balls to about 1/8" thickness. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Beat the egg yolk and water together and brush lightly over the tops of the cookies. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until pale golden brown. Makes 2 1/2 dozen. Enjoy!
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