Almond extract is a concentrated, usually alcohol-based flavoring made from bitter almonds or similar kernels. It has a strong, sweet, marzipan-like aroma and flavor, with a thin, liquid texture, so a little goes a long way. Cooks use it in cakes, cookies, pastries, custards, and drinks across many cuisines, including European and Middle Eastern sweets. Its flavor is closely associated with marzipan, a traditional almond confection enjoyed in parts of Europe for centuries.