Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies
Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies are tender and lightly crisp, with a gentle almond aroma that feels both nostalgic and comforting. Each round is finished with the classic red dot, adding a charming touch that hints at their tea-house heritage. Perfect for sharing at afternoon tea, dessert trays, or festive gatherings where subtle sweetness shines.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a few drops of red food coloring into a small bowl and set aside.
- 2
Using an electric mixer, cream the shortening with the sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and almond extract.
- 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar-shortening mixture and mix well. Use a spoon to scoop a scant tablespoon of dough and shape it into a walnut-sized ball. Place the ball on an ungreased cookie sheet, then gently press the top with your thumb to make a small flat spot (do not flatten the cookie). Dip the tip of a bamboo chopstick into the red food coloring and touch the center of each cookie to add a red dot.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on a rack.
- Calories 124.32 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.72 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 27.22 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.79 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.12 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 9.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 7.57 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.75 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 16.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 7.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.68 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Dim Sum Style Almond Cookies is made with 8 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Soda, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 124.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Soda, Eggs, Red Food Coloring. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies healthy?
- Dim Sum–Style Almond Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 124.32 calories and 1.72 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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