Baking the Best Almond Cookie and Walnut Cookie

There's nothing quite like the smell of a fresh almond cookie and walnut cookie cooling on the kitchen counter after a long afternoon of baking. It's one of those simple pleasures that makes the whole house feel cozy, almost like the kitchen is giving you a giant hug. If you're anything like me, you probably have a hard time choosing between the two. Do you go for the sweet, floral crunch of an almond or the deep, earthy richness of a walnut? Honestly, the best solution is usually just to make a batch of both and call it a day. ...

February 28, 2026 · 7 min · Zhang Luibov