Chinese Almond Cookies
Chinese Almond Cookies are simple, crisp, buttery, and full of almond flavor. Save this recipe for Chinese New Year!
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Our dinner menu has been pretty consistent lately. Everything quick and nothing too fancy: pizza, tacos, spaghetti, etc. The kids seem fine with it, but I’ve decided to try something new and adventurous called “Wok Wednesdays”, where we throw some Asian food into the mix and satisfy our mid-week take-out craving all while staying at home.
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At first my kids seemed skeptical about trying something new, but after I whipped up some P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Style Beef and Signature Rice and they took their first bite, they changed their minds really quickly. I did buy chopsticks for them to eat with, which is always fun, but the food itself tastes wonderfully authentic with bold vibrant flavors. The bonus for me, is that it comes together real quick, so I can feed my busy family fast!
Throw in some P.F. Chang’s Signature Chicken or Pork Dumplings for an appetizer, make my Chinese Almond Cookies for dessert, and you have a complete meal! I’m actually really excited about this new “Wok Wednesdays” tradition. P.F. Chang’s Home Menu® is just as easy to fix as our typical weekday dinners, but adds a little mid-week zest with crisp, vibrant veggies, bold sauces, and enticing aromas of restaurant-quality Asian food made in the comfort of my own home.
Of course no meal is complete without a little treat at the end. Instead of the typical fortune cookie dessert, we wanted to take it up a notch and make these Chinese Almond Cookies, typically made for Chinese New Year. They are crisp, yet melt-in-your-mouth buttery cookies, with a subtle, yet distinct almond flavor. My son took leftovers in his school lunch and thought they were the best cookies ever. #momwin
The recipe for these Chinese Almond Cookies is so simple, making it the perfect ending after a bold and vibrant Asian meal. They really do melt in your mouth and have a hint of sweet, nutty almonds.
If you want to start a Wok Wednesday tradition at your house and need some more recipe inspiration, check out P.F. Chang’s Pinterest Hub for more ideas and pairings. Enjoy these cookies my friends!
Chinese Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, divided
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon, & level)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- whole natural almonds
Instructions
- Line baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat egg in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in all but 1 Tbsp of the beaten egg. Set the saved portion aside. Add the almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix to combine.
- Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix to combine.
- Scoop the cookie dough and round into balls (about 1½ Tbsp each). Place on prepared baking sheets, 2-inches apart. Flatten to ½-inch thick with the bottom of a drinking glass.
- Gently press a single almond halfway into the center of each cookie dough ball. Add ½ tsp water to the saved beaten egg and whisk together. Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg mixture.
- Bake at 325˚F for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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These were delicious and so easy to make. I noticed in an answer to another comment the yield was 20 cookies, but I only got 14. I will make them again.
Glad you liked them! Yield definitely depends on the size of dough/cookie scoop that you use. Hopefully 14 was still enough!
Can these be made with gluten free flour?
I haven’t tried it myself, but I’m assuming it would be ok with a gluten free all-purpose flour.
These sound delicious. I will definitely be making these. I am thinking of rolling the formed balls in sugar cinnamon like I do when making Snickerdoodles. Also, I am wondering how many dozen does this recipe make. I didn’t see it on the information. If possible I would like to double this recipe. Thanks for sharing. **
This recipe makes 20 cookies. Enjoy!
Delicious, I lost my fav Chinese Almond cookie recipe & this one looked similar.
I used 1\2 butter and 1\2 crisco because that is all I can recall from the old recipe.
Just out of the oven and this is a winner and a keeper. Thank you for the recipe!
Glad it was similar to your favorite recipe!
These are hit! My daughter’s dad is Chinese and I made them and his whole family these cookies and heard nothing but really rave reviews, I am making my 5th batch this week for my neighbors to enjoy, and I KNOW they will!! Tomorrow is Chinese New Year 2021. Such a great way to celebrate!!
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! 🎊🧧
So glad you enjoyed these cookies Terry! Thanks for sharing your experience with the recipe.
How did you get your cookies so perfectly round. Mine came out kinda fluttery around the edges.
Rolling the cookie dough balls in your hands will help, but they do kind of crack on the edges, if that’s what you are talking about.
Thank you for your recipe. Why don’t you chill the dough before baking? Is there any different texture of cookie if I chill the dough? Thanks for your help.
I just prefer recipes that don’t need the dough chilled. I’m impatient like that. Haha. These are really thick cookies, so if you chill the dough they may hardly spread at all.
If I don’t want to use the almond on top of the cookie, should I press down the cookie with a glass before baking?
You wouldn’t need to press them down very much, but a glass would be fine.
This recipe was so amazing! A perfect, light, and buttery cookie. I added 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract and it turned out perfect. I would definitely make this again.
That’s great! Thanks for letting us know how it went!
I will try the almond cookies tomorrow at once. I’ve been looking for this recipe.