Classic shortbread wedges with almond extract, cornstarch for extra tenderness, and a whole almond pressed into each piece. A buttery, crumbly Scottish-style cookie baked in a round pan.
Brigette's almond crescent cookies bring together buttery shortbread, rolled oats, and finely chopped almonds, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A classic passed-down holiday bake.
Basbousa bil loz (Egyptian almond basbousa) cooks toasted semolina and almonds with butter, then thickens with lemon-scented sugar syrup. A stovetop Middle Eastern dessert.
Almonds have a wide range of culinary uses although desserts and sweet preparations tend to be the most common.
A rich pound cake baked in a lamb-shaped mold with bourbon, almond extract, and chopped pecans. Eight eggs and a full pound of butter make it dense, golden, and celebration-worthy.
Traditional German Spekulatius Christmas cookies spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, made with ground almonds and butter. Thin, crisp, and warmly spiced, these are a holiday cookie tin essential.
This buttery, tangy and fruity plum tart is so delicious, the almond crumble adds the extra crunchiness.
Classic Italian almond biscotti with toasted whole and chopped almonds, twice-baked for crisp dunkable texture. Just six ingredients. Pairs perfectly with espresso or vin santo.
Mandeltorte is a German almond torte with a buttery pastry shell, rich almond filling, raspberry jam layer, and piped lemon icing. An elegant European bakery-style dessert.
Almond Brown Sugar Biscotti: classic twice-baked Italian cookies with anise, brown sugar warmth, and chopped almonds. Crisp, dunkable, makes 3 dozen and stores for a month.
Almond crescent cookies packed with ground almonds and almond extract, then rolled in powdered sugar while warm. A classic German holiday cookie with a sandy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Traditional Italian almond biscotti (Biscotti di Prato) baked twice for shattering crunch. No butter, no oil, just flour, eggs, sugar, and whole blanched almonds.
Cindy Schweitzer of Muskego offered this cherry twist on melt-in-your-mouth finger cookies.
Toasted almonds ground to powder blend with beaten egg whites and sugar to create these crisp Italian amaretti cookies where lemon zest and almond extract deliver intense flavor in delicate, airy bites.
Pillowy soft almond cookies made with almond filling for intense flavor, topped with sliced blanched almonds. Lightly golden, tender, and fragrant. Makes 2-3 dozen.
This Italian favorite is the perfect snack with your hot cup of tea or coffee.
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