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Pine Nut Cookies
Pignoli cookies, or pine nut cookies, are a classic Italian confection. They're chewy, sweet and only require 5 ingredients! This is one of my all time favorite cookies to bake during the holidays.
👥 18 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- bowl
- spatula
- baking sheet
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Crumble the almond paste into a food processor and pulse until it is the texture of sand.
2
Add the sugar, egg whites and salt and process until smooth - about ⏱️ 15 seconds or so.
3
Use a spatula to scrape the mixture out into another bowl and refrigerate for about ⏱️ 30 minutes. This will help make the dough easier to roll into balls.
4
Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, then spray with cooking spray.
cooking spray (as needed)
5
Add the pine nuts to a shallow bowl or plate and have a small bowl of cold water next to it.
pine nuts (raw, untoasted )1 cup
6
Remove the dough from the fridge and use a spoon to scoop out a small piece about the size of a rounded tablespoon.
7
Wet your hands a little in the bowl of water, then roll the dough in your hands to form a ball. around to form a ball.
8
Drop the ball on to the pine nuts and press to flatten and coat on both sides. Be careful not to coat it with too many nuts or you'll run out before finishing.
pine nuts (raw, untoasted )1 cup
9
Lay the cookie on the baking sheet and repeat until all the dough and nuts are gone.
10
Bake for about ⏱️ 11-14 minutes or until they're golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool completely before serving - they're better that way.
Nutrition Facts
calories
95 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
12 g
sodium Content
72 mg
protein Content
2 g
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
0.3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3 g
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