Chinese Harvest Moon Cookies

Submitted by coconut.fiend.

"A variation of Chinese harvest moon cakes, I found this in "China : the culture" book. Very tasty and rich, so be careful! add more vanilla, if you so wish."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: dozen

ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped whole almond
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. mix well.
2. roll desired sized balls with your palms and press them onto a cookie sheet. they not expand that much, so be specific.
3. bake at 350F for 13 - 15 minutes, depending on your preference.

Reviews

[ChaCha Junior]

I think there is an error in the ingredients list. It needs a binder/flour - we cooked it and wound up with a watery pan of melted sugar & butter with almonds floating in it. Not too appetizing.