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 ...
These iconic cookies are omnipresent at Italian-American bakeries along the East Coast, but not all are made from scratch.
Mix almond paste and sugar until sandy texture ... piping bag and squeeze out onto baking tray with pan liner. Top with Italian pignoli nuts. Bake at 320* for 12 minutes cool to room temperature.
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.” ...