Finished dish photo of Malay-Style Almond Cookies

Malay-Style Almond Cookies

The easiest low-sugar, low-fat cookies, perfect for the lazy When making these cookies, I halved the sugar, so the result is a mildly sweet flavor...... I don't like overly sweet cookies, and this way they feel just right—even if I eat a few extra, I won't get tired of them.

Ingredients

Almond Flour120g
All-Purpose Flour180g
AlmondsAs needed (one almond per cookie, or use almond slices)
Powdered Sugar50g (this amount of sugar results in a mild sweetness)
Baking Powder1 tsp
Baking Soda1 tsp
Salt1/4 tsp
Vegetable OilApproximately 1/2 cup
Egg WashA small amount, for brushing the surface

Steps

1

Prepare all the ingredients in advance.

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Mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt evenly.

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Add 1/4 cup of vegetable oil first and mix well. Then continue adding while stirring until it forms a dough (the total amount is about 1/2 cup).

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Use a small spoon to scoop out uniform amounts of dough, slightly knead them into ball shapes, place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and gently press them down.

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5

Dip almonds into the egg wash and press them onto the cookie surface (dipping in the egg wash prevents the almonds from falling off).

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6

Brush another layer of egg wash on the cookie surface (this makes the baked color look better).

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Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the cookies in the middle rack for about 10 minutes until golden brown (the original recipe says 15-20 minutes, but 10 minutes was enough for me because I made mine smaller. Everyone should observe during baking and adjust the time as needed to avoid overbaking).

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