Delicious Pignoli Cookies Recipe

These traditional Italian cookies are made with almond paste, sugar, and pine nuts for a sweet and nutty flavor. They are perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful treat with a cup of coffee or tea. Follow this easy recipe to create your own batch of pignoli cookies at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb almond paste
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, crumble the almond paste and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add the egg whites to the almond paste mixture and continue to mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Using a cookie scoop, portion out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the pine nuts to coat.
5. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
6. Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the pignoli cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

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