I love celebrating food and today is National Chinese Almond Cookie day. These tender little cookies derived from the Chinese walnut cookie. A butter cookie with a walnut in the center which was thought to bring good luck. The almond cookie originated in the mid 1800's when Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. and replaced the walnut with an almond. To celebrate this day make a batch of Chinese almond cookies and enjoy them with a warm cup of your favorite chinese inspired tea or a cool glass of milk. Happy Chinese Almond Cookie Day!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon water
Colored decorating sugar (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Add a sliver of almond in the center.
In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies and sprinkle with colored decorating sugar. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
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