Crumbly and melt in your mouth almond cookies made with mung bean flour

Cookies With Mung Bean Flour

If you’re searching for a delightful and unique cookie that combines rich flavors and a satisfying crunch, look no further than almond Macau cookies! Originating from the vibrant culinary scene of Macau, these cookies are a perfect blend of almond goodness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Almond Macau cookies are traditional cookies made primarily from ground mung bean flour, sugar, and almonds. They are known for their delicate texture, nutty flavor, and a slightly crispy exterior that gives way to a soft, chewy center.

Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Almond Cookies with step by step instructions!
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Almond Macau Cookies

Almond Macau Cookies Ingredients

✿ 200 Grams Split Mung Beans
✿ 50 Grams Almond Flour
✿ 25 Grams All Purpose Flour
✿ 50 Grams Butter
✿ 100 Grams Powdered Sugar
✿ +/- 2 Tablespoons Water
✿ 40 Grams Almonds

Almond Macau Cookies INSTRUCTIONS | Click here for the recipe video

Toast almonds in the oven until fragrant 300F | 5 Min.

Wash mung beans until clean. Cook approx. 10 min in a pan until fragrant and dry. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet. Cool down completely.

Cut almonds in smaller pieces. Blend mung beans into a fine powder. To make it easier you can also buy mung bean powder.

Sift the mung bean powder into a bowl. Add the other dry ingredients. Whisk to combine. Add butter. Mix and rub until incorporated. Add chopped almonds.
*Save 2 Tbsp almonds on the side for later.

Add water until it comes together. It should hold together when you press it.

In the mold add some chopped almonds on the bottom. Fill with the dough and press it in firmly.

You can use wooden molds or the plastic mooncake molds.
Add more if needed. Carefully tap the sides to remove.

Place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 285F for 25 Min
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TIPS & NOTES
✿ Instead of grinding your own split mung beans you can buy mung bean flour.

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