We love the almond paste and almond extract. They add a nutty and sweet flavor to the cake. On top is a layer of chocolate that just adds to the yumminess of this Italian cookie.

Italian pastries are a true feast for the senses, and among their many gems are almond cookies, known as "Amaretti." These cookies, with their chewy texture and intense almond flavor, are the ...

According to Rich Torrisi of Torrisi Italian Specialties, Christmas would not be complete without an industrial-size batch of the almond sponge ... for on the Christmas-cookie tray.” ...