Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...

These crunchy almond cookies are golden, nutty, and perfectly crisp. A simple homemade treat that’s quick to make and hard to ...

These flourless almond cookies are “sort of like French macarons,” explains cookbook author Jake Cohen, but “without the meringue, and much easier to throw together any time you want.” He learned the ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the kitchen, it’s that baking should not be complicated. Some of the best recipes have the simplest method or the least amount of ingredients. Too many flavors, ...

To meet Paul Schrade, a tall, white-haired 77-year-old with a gently bemused smile, you’d never suspect that he’s obsessed with a poisonous nut. Mention the bitter almond, however, and the retired ...

The holiday season is a perfect time to make shortbread. This archival recipe from a past Vancouver Sun cookbook makes a large, party-ready batch of shortbread cookies. A straightforward home baking ...

Our pretty, bakery-quality Italian American rainbow cookies have seven layers of tender almond cake, tart-sweet jam, and rich chocolate coating.

Almond paste cookies are a holiday staple among the many Italian, Jewish, Polish and German bakeries in upstate New York, where I was raised. I have long been a fan of almond paste cookies in every ...