Chinese Almond Cookie Recipe

Chinese Almond Cookie Recipe

These crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, buttery cookies are easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Topping:
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 teaspoon milk

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 Hour. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1 1/2 in. apart on baking sheets sprayed with no-stick spray, or lined with parchment paper.. Flatten with the back of a spoon sprayed with no-stick spray. Press half an almond into the top of each cookie.
2. In a small bowl, beat egg white and milk. Brush over cookies. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. 

Ray Azteca Restaurant

Ray Azteca


Type:  Authentic Mexican
Serves Beer/ Alcohol


Contact: 736 Scalp Avenue 
Johnstown, PA 15904 
(814) 266-2294 
or
780 N. Center Avenue 
Somerset, PA 15501
814-443-2329 


Price Range: $10


Rating:  5/ 5















Authentic Mexican restaurants are usually hard to find in the Southern Alleghanies of Pennsylvania.  Truly, there's only one, Ray Azteca, and fortunately they've opened several locations in Pennsylvania.  If you're traveling through Somerset or Cambria county, you can visit their location at:




I've dined at both locations numerous times and have also had take-out.


Having spent some time in the southwestern part of the United States, I marveled at finding such authentic Mexican food.  They serve all of the regular dishes that one would expect, as well as some kid-friendly options.


This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants to eat at in the area.  I have a fickle stomach and this is virtually the ONLY place I've NEVER gotten ill from eating at.  The ingredients are fresh, you can taste that the cooking oil is changed frequently, and you can tell that quality meat is used.  My mother almost never eats meat, but she always orders their steak fajitas.  The steak chimichungas are a favorite of mine! ...and don't leave without having the fried ice cream! I've found all of these things to be true at both the Johnstown and the Somerset locations.


The service is always friendly and prompt.  I've never gotten the wrong order, even though I always special order.  The site in Johnstown is a recycled Pizza Hut, so you have tables and booths.  The Somerset location is similar on the inside. 


When you sit down, you're given a basket of tortilla chips and salsa.  They've always given us additional chips and salsa if we've asked.  The meals are generally around $10 each, and are filling.  For two people to have dinner, your bill usually chimes in at around the $20 and you leave full.  


Every time I've ordered take-out, I was pleased at the generous portions and it was fresh and hot.


If you enjoy Mexican food, this is a sure-bet restaurant where you're guaranteed quality and affordability.