PIGNOLI COOKIES I

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They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour.

Provided by Adele

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces almond paste
½ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 egg whites
1 ½ cups pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease foil.
  • Mix almond paste and granulated sugar in food processor until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; process until smooth.
  • Whisk remaining 2 egg whites in small bowl. Place pine nuts on shallow plate. With lightly floured hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls. Coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick. Arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2 inch round.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Arturo Torres
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kiiza Jax
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they're still good.


f.f.king180 WB1
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I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


Sithupa Pansara
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're perfect for a special occasion.


Sheikh Farabi
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I've never made pignoli cookies before, but this recipe made it easy. The cookies turned out great!


Abbas Abbasali
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Ronald Little
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The sweetness of the sugar and the bitterness of the pine nuts is a perfect balance.


Ibrahim Ibrahim
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These cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Hellal Md Hellal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They're perfectly golden brown and have a lovely chewy texture.


Topaz San Felipe
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I love that this recipe uses almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. It makes the cookies gluten-free and gives them a nice almond flavor.


Indonesia Gmae
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These are the best pignoli cookies I've ever had! The dough is so soft and chewy, and the pine nuts add a delicious crunch.


Silver Ebunyu
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie for potlucks and bake sales.


James Harris
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.