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Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies
Photo: Molly Mears

Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

8 ingredients 40 min + 15 min 4 dozen openrecipes
Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies

"It's been said that the lard is what produces the traditional taste. However, if desired, butter or margarine may be substituted for very satisfactory results."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

704
Calories
20g
Protein
20g
Fat
108g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Lard 1 tbsp (12.8g) 115
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 48 almonds

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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