KCB 12.10: Chinese Almond Cookies

Chinese Almond Cookies
These simple and tasty almond cookies are great served anytime.
PREPARATION & COOKING TIME: 30 minutes
YIELD: 1 dozen
1/2 cup (125 ml) softened butter
1/3 cup (85 ml) raw sugar
1 cup (250 ml) plain flour
3 tablespoons (60 ml) ground almonds
a few drops almond essence
1 dozen blanched almonds
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add the flour, ground almonds, and almond essence and combine thoroughly.
3. Roll the mixture into 12 balls. Press each ball firmly in the palms of your hands to flatten. Press a blanched almond in the centre of each cookie.
4. Place the cookies on an ungreased biscuit sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
 

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