Use up that bottle of almond extract hiding in your pantry with these delightfully nutty recipes.
34 Recipes That Use Almond Extract
Updated on Sep. 06, 2023
Italian Rainbow Cookies
My family has made these classic almond-flavored Italian rainbow cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than the bakery version. They are always a special treat during the holidays or any time of year! —Cindy Casazza, Hopewell, New Jersey
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Almond Pillow Cookies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Family and friends can’t resist buttery cookies with a soft almond center. The confectioners’ sugar on top looks like a dusting of snow. —Laura McDowell, Lake Villa, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 183 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Homemade Irish Cream
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3-1/3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Add some creamy goodness to your cup of joe with a splash or two of this homemade Irish cream. —Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 165 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Apricot, Almond & Pineapple Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe for a contest at the Los Angeles County Fair in the 1980s. My kids were very proud of me when my name was called for first place. The cake would be the perfect partner for morning coffee or it’d be a delightful dessert with a scoop of ice cream. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 389 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Macaroon Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will never recognize the refrigerated crescent roll dough that goes into these almond-flavored bars. You can assemble the chewy coconut treats in no time. —Carolyn Kyzer, Alexander, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 103 calories, 5g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 323 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Creamy Lemon Almond Pastries
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love lemon filled doughnuts when I can find them. This recipe brings the concept to a new level by placing the filling into a baked beignet and enhancing it with a bit of almond flavoring and toasted almonds. The result? Sunshine in a bite. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 pastry: 255 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 258 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Almond Raspberry Stars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them. —Darlene Weaver, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 150 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Delicious Almond Braids
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 braids (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Similar to an almond crescent, this coffee cake is light and flaky with a rich almond center. It’s versatile, so you can serve it for dessert, breakfast or brunch. It tastes as if it came from a high-end bakery, but packaged puff pastry dough makes it easy. —Gina Idone, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 430 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
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Cranberry-Almond Pound Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you want an extra-special dessert for the holidays, it’s hard to beat a seasonal homemade cake. I like to drizzle mine with a simple but elegant glaze flavored with amaretto. —Jackie Howell, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 465 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Almond Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. “These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor,” she says.
Nutrition Facts:
2 cookies: 100 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Almond Blondies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Almond & Cranberry Coconut Bread
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s an all-around great bread for any season. The red bursts of cranberry lend every slice extra appeal for Christmastime. —Rosemary Johnson, Irondale, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 273 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Almond Cherry Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. —Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Almond Spritz Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it just wouldn't be Christmas without some cookie press recipes.—Tanya Hart, Muncie, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Luscious Almond Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 329 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Almond Tea Cakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I have time—usually in the winter—I love to bake. I make these tea cakes every Christmas, double the recipe and freeze half for later. —Janet Fennema Ringelberg, Troy, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 119 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Hot Almond N Cream Drink
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups mix
From the Recipe Creator:
Just a few sips of this drink, with its rich almond flavor, will warm you up in a hurry. I'm the food service manager for a Christian camp and it's a favorite each year at our Christmas party. —Kaye Kirsch, Bailey, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 236 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a sweet yet refreshing dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without chopped chocolate): 469 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Apple Betty with Almond Cream
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal so we can get right to the dessert! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 1/4 cup almond cream: 468 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Almond Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fluffy white homemade frosting tops this rich chocolate almond cake. Sliced toasted almonds on top add a little crunch. —Sherri Gentry, Dallas, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Lemon Tart with Almond Crust
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! —Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 419 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 185mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Almond Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This fast, delicious dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 107 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cranberry Christmas Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The ruby cranberries in this recipe stay bright and beautiful, and their tartness is irresistible. I've made this cranberry Christmas cake many times to share. —Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 227 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Almond Streusel Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Try my prizewinning pastry! These rolls are so popular that they often don't even cool completely before the pan is empty. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 482 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is our daughter's favorite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets it apart from the rest. And the melted marshmallows give it a frothy body you won't get from a cocoa packet. —Jo Ann Schimcek, Weimar, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 249 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
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Raspberry-Almond Jelly Roll
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With a whipped cream, almond and raspberry filling, the lovely swirled slices taste as good as they look. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 472 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cherry-Almond Streusel Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It's elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. —Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 298 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cherry Almond Snowdrops
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so they’re perfect for the busy holidays. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 113 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I started cooking at age 13 when my brother, sister and I moved from an orphanage into a house with 13 rooms and 10 people. My sister and I became the household cooks. To this day, I like to cook but hate washing the dishes! — Charlene Griffin, Minocqua, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 285 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mango Almond Icebox Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was inspired by my friend who asked me to make a mango cake. It's easy to prepare, refreshing, light, and tastes absolutely fantastic. Strawberries can be used as well. —Rachel Simoneau, Danbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 389 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Swedish Almond Rusks
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee...and travel well in care packages, too!
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 92 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Almond Espresso Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like coffee, you'll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for afternoon snacktime or even breakfast, too. —Taire Van Scoy, Brunswick, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 68 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
