Chinese Cookie Confections

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly buttery Chinese Cookie Confections, a delicate treat perfect for any occasion. Featuring a blend of all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, and a touch of almond extract, these cookies are both crumbly and fragrant, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Adorned with sliced almonds for a nutty crunch and brushed with milk for a golden finish, each cookie is a masterpiece of texture and flavor. With a quick prep time of 20 minutes and a bake time of just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers looking for a simple yet elegant dessert. Perfect for tea time or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these Chinese cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Try this delectable almond cookie recipe today and create your new favorite sweet bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 150 g unsalted butter
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 50 g sliced almonds
• 1 tbsp milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a drinking glass or your fingertips. Ensure they are even in thickness.

Step 8

Lightly brush the top of each cookie with milk, then press a few sliced almonds onto the top for decoration.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain pale.

Step 10

Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(632.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2790.0

Total Fat 164.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 553.0mg	0%
Sodium 1769.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 103.1g
Protein 44.0g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 260.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 777.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 42.4%