Description
Pignoli Cookies are a delightful treat featuring almond paste and crunchy pine nuts. This simple recipe offers a heavenly flavor and texture that’s perfect for any gathering or a cozy snack at home.
Ingredients
- Almond Paste
- Granulated Sugar
- Egg White
- Pine Nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix almond paste and sugar until resembling fine crumbs.
- Add egg white and mix to form a sticky dough.
- Roll pine nuts on a plate and coat dough balls with them.
- Shape dough into ping pong size balls and arrange on prepared sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg