Coconut kisses made from whipped egg whites, shredded coconut, and a touch of almond extract, topped with candied cherries. Light, chewy, and naturally gluten-free.
Healthy poppy seed muffins with whole wheat flour, oat flour, and yogurt. Low-fat recipe uses egg whites and almond extract for tender, nutty muffins in 30 minutes. Easy breakfast.
Almond and hazelnut pastry ring with a sweet marzipan-style nut filling, baked in a glossy golden spiral. Classic European dessert pastry for coffee or tea.
Cocoa bars with a buttery shortbread base and a fudgy cocoa-almond topping baked on top. Two-step build in one pan, sliced into 24 squares while warm.
Orange macaroon drink blended from orange juice, coconut cream, almond extract, and crushed ice. A tropical, creamy smoothie that tastes like a liquid macaroon in just 5 minutes.
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.
Chocolate bonbon cookies: a holiday favorite rolled in powdered sugar or frosted and topped with coconut. Rich chocolate-almond cookies that shine on a holiday cookie tray.
Orange coconut cake layers a tender almond-scented white cake with a tangy fresh orange filling and fluffy boiled-sugar frosting. A vintage Southern church-cookbook bake with citrus brightness throughout.
Sugarplum black forest torte stacks four thin chocolate buttermilk layers with a fudgy chocolate-almond filling and almond whipped cream. A nutty twist on the classic, with toasted almonds in every bite.
Cherry cheesecake pie with tart red cherries baked under a creamy vanilla cream cheese topping in a pie shell. Almond extract adds a subtle, fragrant finish. Two desserts in one.
Italian biscotti with toasted walnuts, orange zest, and black pepper. The savory-sweet hybrid that pairs with dessert wine, cheese, or after-dinner coffee.
Holiday almond wreath cookies piped from a star tip and decorated with red and green candied cherries. Buttery almond shortbread in a festive Christmas-tin shape.
Buttery spritz cookie bars filled with a date, candied cherry, and nut filling flavored with orange zest. Pressed through a cookie press and cut into bars.
Cream cheese swirl brownies with a fudgy chocolate base marbled with tangy cheesecake filling. Made from scratch with real chocolate melted in a double boiler and crunchy pecans.
Two-color chocolate brownies: ultra-rich dark chocolate brownies with walnuts, topped with a white chocolate cream icing and ground nuts. A bakery-style double-batch for a crowd.
Old-fashioned peach ice cream churned in a hand-crank or electric freezer with crushed ripe peaches, evaporated milk, and a touch of almond extract. A summer porch classic.