Ingredients for Chinese Almond Cookies recipe
1 cup butter (no substitutes),
softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon water
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed
mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking
sheets. Flatten with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.
In a small bowl, beat egg white and water. Brush over cookies.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and
bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to
wire racks.