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 ...

Made with just four ingredients, these sweet, chewy, crunchy and nutty Italian almond cookies are going to be everyone’s new favorite treat on that Christmas cookie tray. Image: Katerina ...

From biscotti to amaretti, these classic Italian cookies feature textures, flavors, and traditions that make these baked ...

Why you should bake: Anyone who loves almonds – and loves Italy – needs this recipe in their repertoire. That they're gluten-free is a holiday bonus. Degree of difficulty: A snap. The toughest part ...

Creamy ricotta cheese makes these Italian Christmas cookies incredibly moist and light, and the vanilla buttercream on top adds just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering. Finish ...

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 you’ve ever gazed up at the pine tree in your yard and wondered if you could harvest some fresh pine nuts from those cones, the answer is yes -- and good luck. Pine nuts, also known by their ...

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 ...