Chinese restaurant almond cookies

Forever ago—we're talking like 10 years—I got on this kick to celebrate holidays that usually went unobserved in our family. One of the holidays we celebrated was Chinese New Year. Along with fortune cookies and not-so-authentic Chinese food, I made a batch of Chinese thumbprint cookies. They were a huge hit!

A recipe for Chinese Almond Cookies made with flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, egg, almond extract, red food

Learn the quick and simple method for making Chinese almond cookies, a delicious treat loved for their crumbly texture and nutty flavor.

Chinese Almond Cookies are buttery, crisp, crumbly cookies with a soft chewy center, utterly delicious, and a must for Chinese New Year!

Almond cookies like these are thought to resemble coins, making them particularly popular as a symbol of good fortune during the Chinese New Year. Traditional recipes are made with lard and flavored with almond extract. We used butter and almond flour in these to boost the nutty flavor and create a crumbly texture similar to pecan sandies. Enjoy them year-round, particularly with a cup of tea or coffee.

Chinese Almond Cookies are buttery, crisp, crumbly cookies with a soft chewy center, utterly delicious, and a must for Chinese New Year!

Chinese Almond Cookies

Chinese Almond Cookies are buttery, crispy and have lots of almond flavor. Get the easy recipe with video and learn how to make the best almond cookies.

These easy Chinese Almond Cookies do not lack in almond flavor! Crunchy on the outside but slightly chewy on the inside. Perfect for Chinese New Year or any time of the year!

A sweet and simple treat!