Recipe For Chinese New Year Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. Stir in the chopped almonds and sesame seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Place additional sesame seeds in a small bowl.

8. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then roll each ball in the sesame seeds to coat.

9. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

11. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.

12. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Once cooled, store the Chinese New Year Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Enjoy with a cup of tea or share them with loved ones as a delightful Lunar New Year treat!