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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is from a Chinese bakery in Hawaii. Typically served during Chinese New year and now available year round. Ingredients:
1/2 lb butter |
2 1/2 cups sifted flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
2 teaspoons almond extract |
60 blanched almonds |
Directions:
1. Cut butter into sifted dry ingredients. Add egg and extract and blend well. Shape into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies and press one almond into the center of each.
2. Bake 12 to 15 mins at 350°F Turn out on wire screen to cool.
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