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Traditional Chinese Walnut Cookies

groups12 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 30 minsoutdoor_grillBaked
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6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:07

Mix 300g plain flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp baking soda, then sift for later use.

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Sift thoroughly so the leavening agents distribute evenly, otherwise the cookies won't rise properly.

Ingredients:plain flour (300 g)Baking powder (0.5 tsp)baking soda (0.5 tsp)
Tools:sieve
02
Active Cooking
00:00:38

Make a well in the center of the flour, add 150g pork lard, 50g caster sugar, and 1 egg, then mix the lard, sugar, and egg in the center until creamy and fully blended.

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Blend the lard, sugar, and egg completely smooth before incorporating the flour, otherwise the sugar won't dissolve properly.

Ingredients:pork lard (150 g)caster sugar (50 g)Egg (1 piece)plain flour
Tools:spatuladough scraper
03
Active Cooking
00:02:20

Gradually incorporate the surrounding flour into the center wet mixture and mix until it becomes a soft, smooth dough that doesn't stick to your hands.

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Do not over-knead the dough, otherwise it will develop gluten and affect the crumbly texture of the cookies.

Ingredients:plain flour
Tools:dough scraper
04
Active Cooking
00:03:35

Divide the dough into small equal portions, roll each portion into a ball, flatten lightly, and make an indentation in the center with your finger.

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Apply even pressure when flattening and making the indentation, otherwise they will crack unevenly during baking.

Tools:dough scraper
05
Active Cooking
00:04:16

Beat 1 egg with 1/8 tsp salt to make an egg wash. Brush egg wash on each cookie, and place a walnut in the center indentation.

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Brush the egg wash evenly and press the walnut lightly into the center so it doesn't fall off during baking.

Ingredients:Egg (1 piece)Salt (0.125 tsp)walnut (12 piece)
Tools:baking trayforkpastry brushbowl
06
Active Cooking
00:05:01
warningStay safe

Wear heat-resistant oven mitts when removing the hot baking tray from the oven to prevent burns.

Place in a preheated oven and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and let cool.

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Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 180°C before baking, otherwise the cookies will spread too much.

Tools:cooling rackoven

groceryAll Ingredients

plain flour300 g
Baking powder0.5 tsp
baking soda0.5 tsp
pork lard150 g
caster sugar50 g
Egg2 piece
Salt0.125 tsp
walnut12 piece

blenderAll Tools Needed

sievespatuladough scraperbaking trayforkpastry brushbowlcooling rackoven