While ours might not look exactly like the chef’s cookies (or hey, maybe yours will!), the taste of the snack is the kicker. De Laurentiis’ cookies have a mix of almond and cherry — two flavor staples ...

When it comes to desserts, we love to try anything new, especially if it’s super-sweet, chewy, and full of unique flavors. And Giada De Laurentiis’ new, fruitful cookies are just what we had in mind.

Crispy outside and chewy inside, these gluten-free cookies come from Suzanne Drexhage, chef and owner of Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar in Berkeley. Combine the almonds and sugar in a food processor and ...