ALMOND EXTRACT. Properties: Strong (a little goes a long way), up to 90% flavorless alcohol, fragrant and colorless Uses: Desserts, custards, hot coffee or milk-based beverages, milkshakes ...

It takes 100 pounds of kernels to make 1.7 ounces of bitter almond oil, so the natural product is very expensive compared to the synthetic benzaldehyde in “imitation” almond extract.

1 cup water. 2 cups flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1 teaspoon salt. 2 cups sugar. 2 eggs, beaten. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1 teaspoon pure almond extract ...

A good sugar cookie can be hard to come by. I've tried my fair share of both store-bought and homemade, and sadly, I must report the majority have been lackluster -- all sugar and not much else. I ...