Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 medium -sized egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ⅓ cup shortening
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- ½ tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp almond extract
- A few drops of red food coloring (for decoration)
Required Kitchen Tools
When baking Chinese Tea Cookies, having the right tools makes the process smooth and enjoyable. Here are the essentials you’ll need:
- Mixing Bowls – A set of medium and large bowls for combining dry and wet ingredients.
- Hand or Stand Mixer – To cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – Precision is key to the right cookie texture.
- Baking Sheets – Lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cooling Rack – Allows the cookies to cool evenly and stay crisp.
- Small Spoon or Chopstick – To create the traditional center dent for the red dot.
With these tools ready, the cookie-making process becomes simple and efficient.
