Recipes from China :: Chinese Desserts
Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com 6/22/01 7:21:01 pm
Makes 24.
1 c. butter or butter-replacement, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/3 (two and one-third) c. flour
2/3 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
24 whole blanched almonds
Heat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
In large mixing bowl, combine butter, egg, peel, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat at med. speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, powdered sugar and baking powder. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Place balls 2 in. apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten ball with bottom of drinking glass, wiping glass with damp cloth to prevent sticking.
Lightly brush tops of cookies with egg yolk mixture. Press almond into center of each cookie. Bake for 13 to 15 mins. or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely before storing.
