1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened ¾ cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract (or 2 teaspoons vanilla) 1¾ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt, optional ½ cup quick or old-fashioned ...

It’s fun to dream of a white Christmas, but we all know what comes almost immediately after the fresh white powder falls — a sloshy, dirty mess at every curb. These coconut and almond shortbread ...

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 ...

These buttery, nutty cookies are perfect with a cup of tea. Along with red envelopes, it's common to receive a tin of almond cookies to celebrate Lunar New Year. The buttery, slightly crunchy almond ...

Sicilian almond cookies stacked on plate - Jessica Morone/Tasting Table It's pretty much impossible to have too many cookie recipes, as each one offers a unique combination of flavors that deserves to ...

The bomb may be fearsome on the front, but as metaphor, it’s the bomb. Chic, charming and clever are the bomb. Unlike, say, the actual bomb. Hard to grasp how something so fierce came to define some ...

Fragrant with anise and bright citrus, these crisp cookies bring the same cozy warmth as a mug of mulled wine—perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting or setting out for Santa. Add a splash of Irish ...