Title: Almond Cookies B1
Categories: Chinese Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | c | LARD |
| 1 | c | SUGAR |
| 2 | | EGGS |
| 2 | c | FLOUR |
| 1/2 | ts | BAKING SODA |
| 5 | dr | YELLOW FOOD COLORING |
| 1 | ts | ALMOND EXTRACT |
| 5 | | DOZEN WHOLE BLANCED ALMONDS |
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease two baking sheets. In mixing bowl,
beat the lard with the sugar unitl fluffy. Beat in 1 of the eggs. Add the
flour and baking soda, stirring just until blended. Add the food coloring
and extract, stirring until blended. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and
chill for 1/2 hour. Preheat oven to 375 F. On work surface, form dough into
one 1 or 2 rolls 1 IN. in diameter. Slice into 60 1/2-IN. rounds and
arrange on baking sheets. Slightly beat the remaining egg and brush over
the rounds. Press 1 almond in the center of each round. Bake in preheated
oven for 15 min. until golden. Sweets are not often a part of a Chinese
din- ner, but Americans like to eat dessert with Chinese food.
Temperature(s): ROOM Effort: AVERAGE Time: 00:30 Source: LEEANN CHIN
Comments: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNETONICA Comments: WINE: WAN FU