Baking with Almond Extract: Cookies, Cakes, and Biscotti

Almond extract is a strong choice for baked goods because it stands up well in cookies, cakes, and pastries.

Best Uses

• Sugar cookies, shortbread, biscotti, and almond cookies
• Pound cake, cupcakes, coffee cake, and sweet breads
• Almond croissants, Danish, and pastry fillings

Flavor Pairings

• Vanilla
• Butter
• Powdered sugar glazes

G2 Homestead Tip

Try combining almond and vanilla to keep the almond flavor rounded instead of sharp.

G2 Homestead focuses on real ingredients, old-school methods, and small-batch flavor made for everyday kitchens. Use these ideas as a starting point, then adjust to fit your recipe and taste.