Almond-Infused Dim Sum Cookies with a Touch of Red

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Almond-Infused Dim Sum Cookies with a Touch of Red offer a unique taste inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine. These vegetarian cookies feature a rich almond flavor and a charming red dot, making them perfect for any occasion. With a gluten-free option available, they cater to various dietary needs while avoiding common allergens like eggs and nuts. These cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a snack or dessert, and their delightful texture will have everyone reaching for more.

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Overview

These delightful almond cookies are reminiscent of those found in Chinese dim sum restaurants, especially in Hawaii. With a rich almond flavor and a charming red dot on top, these cookies are a family favorite and perfect for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

Chinese

Serving Size: 24

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pinch red food coloring, to taste
• 1 Cup vegetable shortening
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable shortening
• 1 Cup sugar
• 1 Large egg, whisked
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) almond extract
• 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a small bowl with a pinch of red food coloring and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the vegetable shortening and sugar until creamy. Add the whisked egg and almond extract, mixing well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this flour mixture into the sugar-shortening mixture, mixing until well combined.
4. Scoop a scant tablespoon of dough and form it into a walnut-sized ball. Place each ball onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Gently press each ball with your thumb to create a flat spot on top, but do not flatten the cookie completely.
5. Dip the end of a bamboo chopstick into the red food coloring and touch the center of each cookie to create a red dot.
6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are slightly browned.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving. Enjoy your homemade almond-infused dim sum cookies!

Enjoy your homemade Almond-Infused Dim Sum Cookies with a Touch of Red!