Canton Almond Cookies

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 0
Yummy Canton Almond Cookies Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening ( at room temperature )
1 egg , lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup almonds , blanched

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
187
Sugar
11g
Fat
11g
Canton Almond Cookies are a classic Chinese biscuit, known for their crispy texture and nutty flavor. They have been prepared for centuries to celebrate the Chinese New Year and other festivals. Blanched almonds are folded into the shortbread-like dough, adding an extra crunch and a mild almond essence. Served with a cup of warm tea, they make the perfect treat for any occasion. Canton Almond Cookies are also versatile and can be customized by adding chocolate chips, or substituting some of the flour for cocoa powder.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.
3.Mix in shortening and add lightly beaten egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
4.Combine all ingredients until it forms a dough.
5.Add the blanched almonds and mix again.
6.Roll the dough into balls of about 1 tablespoon.
7.Grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper.
8.Place balls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) between each cookie.
9.Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies turn golden brown.
10.Let cool, and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

PROS

Canton Almond Cookies are a crisp and yummy treat, perfect for tea time, snack time, or any time.
They are easy to make and don’t require many ingredients.

These cookies can also be stored in an airtight container for several days without losing their flavor.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and fat, especially due to the use of shortening.

Since they are mostly made of flour and sugar, they are not particularly nutritious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Even though Canton Almond Cookies cannot be seen as a healthy snack, almonds, one of the key ingredients, have a lot of health benefits.
Almonds are high in healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. Studies have shown that eating almonds can lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood sugar spikes, and improve heart health.

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