My Mom got this recipe many years from a Chinese man who lived across the street from us when I was growing up. They are very good cookies and so easy to make.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients
2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole almonds
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
30 mins
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READY IN
45 mins
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 295 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29.6 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Fat: 18.5 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Sodium: 134 mg
