Daizhou Almond Cookies

Daizhou Almond Cookies

　　　Daizhou Almond Cookies have a long history and are known for being thin, crispy, sweet, and delicious. They have been around for nearly a hundred years.

　　It is said that in the late Qing Dynasty, a native of Daizhou who served as an official in Jiangsu particularly enjoyed the almond cookies there. When he retired and returned to his hometown, he brought back a chef who specialized in making almond cookies. The chef made the cookies at home for the official’s personal use. Later, the chef passed on his skills to the people of Daizhou. After improvements made by the locals, the uniquely distinctive Daizhou Almond Cookies were created. Well-known businesses in Daizhou, such as “Juxingrui,” “Xingshengzhai,” “Fuchengzhai,” “Tianxingchang,” “Jushengzhai,” and “Fushengkui,” specialized in making and selling these cookies beyond the region, earning a great reputation across Shanxi.