ITALIAN PIGNOLI COOKIES

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Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can't let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond cookies rolled in mild pine nuts.-Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 cups (12 ounces) almond paste
1/2 cup sugar
4 large egg whites, room temperature, divided
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat almond paste and sugar until crumbly. Beat in 2 egg whites. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; mix well., Whisk remaining egg whites in a shallow bowl. Place pine nuts in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in egg whites and coat with pine nuts. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly., Bake at 325° until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Rhadhadevi Bhikhari
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Brittany Paige
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over after making other recipes, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.


Shakur Majumder
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These cookies are so versatile. You can add different nuts or seeds, or even dried fruit. I like to add cranberries or raisins.


Kadyn Warner
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I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make them.


SK Sajon Vai
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Muzammil Humayoun
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Anil Tawa
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These cookies are so delicious and they're so easy to make. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour, so they're a bit healthier than other cookies.


Godstime Amos
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Waligo Juma
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few egg whites left over after making other recipes, and these cookies are the perfect way to use them up.


Lerato Sinah Lekganya
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These cookies are so versatile. You can add different nuts or seeds, or even dried fruit. I like to add cranberries or raisins.


Ramnaresj Pandit
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I love that these cookies are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make them.


Peter Pearson
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Moore Harris
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the dough.


Jason “WTAG” Thirkill
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour, so they're a bit healthier than other cookies.


Suraj Dilhara
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I'm not a huge fan of pine nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The sweetness of the cookie balances out the nuttiness of the pine nuts perfectly.


SOHAIB Prince
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


syed talha “shah” shah
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Qusai Barghouthi
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These cookies are so delicious! They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and they're so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.