Nothing beats the smell of homemade cookies. That’s especially true of cookies made with sweet almond and earthy, dark chocolate. These chocolate almond cookies are sure to seduce your senses from the moment they go in the oven until the last crumb is licked from the cookie jar.

For soft chocolate chip cookies, turn to a surprise ingredient for the light and fluffy texture you crave. These cookies are tender and sweet, a great addition to cookie tins and dessert buffets.

Step 1: Line one large or two small baking sheets with parchment paper.