Pistachio Amaretti

These cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and a subtle shade of green all over. Pistachios are grown in Sicily, so it’s traditional for Sicilians to…

Ricciarelli

These cookies from the almond-growing region of Siena date back to at least the 15th century. They’re melt-in-your-mouth tender, but with a nice chew. Their cracked, snowy-white tops make a…

Pluot Upside-Down Cake

Sweet, juicy pluots are the star of this rustic dessert, but the cake itself—delicate and tender with a crisp exterior—is a close second. It’s delicious with softly whipped cream.

Classic Almond Biscotti

These crisp, lightly sweet biscotti are traditional, but with the addition of lemon zest and vanilla and almond extracts for a flavor boost, plus baking powder to keep the cookies…

Baked Apricot French Toast with Crunchy Corn Flake Streusel

An overnight soak in apricot-almond custard creates a meltingly soft, creamy interior for this baked French toast dish, while the corn flake crumb topping offers a crisp contrast. This recipe…

Chocolate, Coconut, and Almond Bread

Inspired by a favorite coconut candy bar, the Almond Joy, this desserty quick bread is a joy to bake and eat.

Cherry, Almond, and Chocolate Quick Bread

This bread is more dessert than breakfast, full of sweet chocolate chips and dried cherries, and topped with a sugared-almond topping. It makes a fantastic gift for holiday giving.

Almond Raspberry Jelly Roll Cake

A topping of billowy whipped cream, toasted nuts, and raspberries not only looks pretty but also adds textural notes to this almost-flourless cake, making each bite exciting.

Cranberry-Almond Shortbread Tart

Inspired by fregolatas (large, crisp Italian cookies flavored with almonds and cornmeal), this sturdy bar-cookie-disguised-as-a-tart features a tangy cranberry filling between two tender layers of almond-cornmeal shortbread.

Crunchy Sugar Cookies