Chinese almond cookies

Chinese almond cookies

Ingredients/Components

• flour - 2 c
• butter or margarine - 1/2 lb
• ground almonds - 1 c
• almond essence - 1 tsp
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• sugar - 3/4 c
• vodka or gin - 1 Tbsp

How to make chinese almond cookies:

Cream butter and sugar. Add flour mixed with baking powder and beat. Slowly add nuts and flavorings. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°.

Take a teaspoon of dough, roll in a ball and flatten. Put single almond in middle. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 20 minutes or until light brown.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.