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 ...

If you need almond paste for a pastry recipe or just want to stock up, try out this homemade version instead of getting it ...

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 ...

Finely grind almond paste, 1 cup sugar, and cinnamon in processor. Add egg whites; process until well blended. Transfer dough to large resealable plastic bag. Press dough down into 1 corner of bag.

Pale, soft and chewy, these sugar cookies highlight some of the best flavors of the holiday season: orange, cardamom and almond. They’re citrus-y, gently spiced and lightly nutty. Jake Hagen, who grew ...

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 ...

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 ...