CHINESE ALMOND COOKIES RECIPE | LUNAR NEW YEAR | MsDessertJunkie

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs and gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Cream the butter for around 2 minutes until nice and pale.

Gradually add castor sugar to the creamed butter, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.

Add orange zest and almond extract, and beat for about 1 minute.

Crack in one egg and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Sift in baking powder and plain flour, mixing until the dough forms and all flour is incorporated.

Form balls of dough around 2 teaspoons in size, making them smooth and round.

Place blanched almonds on top of each cookie ball.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake cookies in the preheated oven for around 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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