Description
This Pignoli Almond Pine Nuts recipe offers a perfect blend of chewy texture and nutty flavor, thanks to almond paste and crunchy pine nuts. Enjoy them as a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces almond paste
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large whole egg
- 2/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Break almond paste into chunks and pulse with granulated sugar in a food processor until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and egg, then pulse until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls and coat with pine nuts, placing on baking sheet.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until edges are golden and centers are shiny.
- Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for texture; ensure it is firm enough before shaping.
For extra nuttiness, toast the pine nuts lightly before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg