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Chinese almond cookies

Name: Chinese almond cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 170 g plain flour; 50 g ground almonds; 100 g butter; 70 g sugar; 1 egg; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 20 g whole almonds

A home-cooking adaptation of chinese almond cookies, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep20 min

Cook22 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Heat oven to 170°C and line a tray. Beat softened butter and sugar.
Beat in egg, then fold in flour, ground almonds and baking powder.
Form 16 balls, flatten gently and press an almond into each.
Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and set. Cool fully on the tray.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates.

Allergen notes

Wheat, almonds, milk, egg. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 525 kcal
Protein: 9.7 g
Carbs: 53.7 g
Fat: 31.3 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Total sugar: 18.6 g
Sodium: 75 mg

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