Chinese Almond Cookies

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Enjoy these homemade Chinese Almond Cookies, suitable for CKD stages 1-5 and diabetes. Low-calorie, low-fat, and vegetarian. Delightful and ready in just 45 minutes
Meal Type Appetizer , Dessert , Snack
Diets Low calorie , Low fat , Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Low protein , Low sodium
Ingredients
  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Chinese Almond Cookies
Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 45 min
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.
  2. Add egg and beat well.
  3. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
  4. Add almond extract and mix well.
  5. Roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter.
  6. Press a small hole in the middle of each cookie.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are golden brown around edges.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 153
  • Carbohydrates 19.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.6 g
  • Added Sugar 8.3 g
  • Protein 2.2 g
  • Fat 8 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Sodium 117 mg
  • Potassium 59 mg
  • Calcium 6 mg
  • Phosphorus 57 mg