Description
These traditional Chinese New Year cookies are sweet, crunchy, and perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for extra flair.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: traditional chinese new year cookies