What Is A Chinese Almond Cookie?
Chinese almond cookies are traditionally made to celebrate the New Years. they are shaped like coins, so they are believed to bring fortune. IIt has a delicate crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth texture with a flavorful almond flavor.
Chinese Almond Cookies Ingredients
- Almond Flour
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Non-Dairy Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Almond Extract
How To Make Vegan Gluten-Free Chinese Almond Cookies
Cook Time
Preparation:5 min
Cooking:15 min
Ready in:20 min
For:12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup non-dairy butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- blanched almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray or brush with oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. Add vegan butter and mix until dough is crumbly
- Add maple syrup and almond extract and form into a ball. It might seem a little sticky but once it rolls into a ball you are fine.
- Take pieces of dough, about an inch wide and roll into a ball. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet and press each slightly with the palm of your hands. Press a blanched almond in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges turn tan. Remove from the oven, let the baking sheet cool on wire rack for 5 minutes to firm up. Remove cookies from baking sheet onto wire rack and allow to cool completely. Enjoy!