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Description
These Pignoli Almond Pine Nuts cookies are a delightful treat combining sweet almond paste with crunchy pine nuts, perfect for any occasion! Easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
- Almond Paste
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Large Egg
- Pine Nuts
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Break down the almond paste in a food processor with granulated sugar for about 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and egg, and pulse until a cohesive dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 4 hours, then preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Form dough balls, roll them in pine nuts, and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use high-quality almond paste for best results.
Substitute marzipan if almond paste is unavailable, but texture may vary.
Chill the dough longer if cookies spread too much while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
