toasted almond

Browned tree nut

A toasted almond is an almond that has been heated until golden and fragrant, intensifying its nutty flavor.

The term also names a cocktail made with amaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream—pale brown like its namesake nut.

As a color, toasted almond describes a warm, muted tan: The car came in toasted almond.

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marzipan · amaretto · praline · brittle · biscotti · pastry chef · French pastry · golden · warm · buttery · nut butter · sliced · blanched · ice cream · coffee · liqueur · dessert · sweet treat

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preparation method

toasted almondblanched almond

Nut stripped of brown coat

nut type

toasted almondraw cashew

toasted coconut

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toast, toasts, toasting, toaster, toasters, toasty, almond, almonds

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G