National Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 9, Wednesday
Chinese almond cookies have a long history rooted in Chinese culinary tradition. Despite their name, almonds are not always the main ingredient; almond flavoring or paste is often used to give the cookies their distinctive nutty flavor.
Almond cookies have become especially popular in the United States and other countries thanks to the wave of Chinese immigrants. The treat is often associated with Chinese restaurants, where they are served at the end of a meal as a dessert with tea.