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Cookies, Doughnuts and Tart Recipes

A collection of links to cookie and doughnut recipes, including the classic Chinese Almond Cookies, Butterfly Cookies made with wonton wrappers, and of course, Fortune Cookies. Also, some tart recipes, includin a recipe for Yin Yang Raspberry and Mandarin Orange Tart.

Almond Cookies

Learn how to make this light, flavorful cookie that is a favorite at Chinese bakeries.

Asian Style Brandy Snap - Almond Orange Biscuit Recipe

This easy to make biscuit is made with almond and orange - two flavors that are frequently found in Chinese desserts.

Basic Fortune Cookies

A basic recipe for making these tasty cookies. If you need a bit of help, see my Top 9 Tips for Making Fortune Cookies.

Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies Recipe

Chocolate dipped fortune cookies - add something extra to homemade fortune cookies by dipping them in sweet chocolate.

Five Minute Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies Recipe

Storebought fortune cookies are dipped in chocolate that has been quickly melted in the microwave.

Sago Tarts

Surprise dinner guests with this unusual dessert made with sago.

Sesame Cookies

Sesame cookies – Like all Chinese cookies, these delicate cookies are not too sweet and go great with tea or coffee. For extra flavor, try adding a small amount of toasted sesame seeds to the cookie dough before baking.

Chinese Walnut Cookies

A variation on Almond Cookies, these are made with brown sugar.

Doughnut With Red Bean Paste

Deep-fried doughnuts filled with red bean paste, from the nicemeal.com website.

Chinese Tea Cookies

A Hawaiian specialty. This recipe is from the Honolulu Star Bulletin.

Yin Yang Raspberry and Mandarin Orange Tart

A great recipe for special occasions, from RecipeSource.

Almond Half-Moons

Crescent shaped almond cookies from Cooking.com.

Butterfly Cookies

A simple but tasty recipe using wonton wrappers and sugar, from RecipeSource.

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