Ingredients for - Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

1. Almond paste ½ pound
2. White sugar 1 cup
3. Egg whites 2
4. Pine nuts ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

1 . Stage

Use a pastry chopper (or food processor) to break up the almond paste into a granulated form. Put in mixing bowl and gradually add the sugar.

2 . Stage

In another small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture gently.

3 . Stage

On a greased and floured cookie sheet, drop a spoonful of the mixture. Press pine nuts into the top of the cookie (you want to cover the top with nuts).

4 . Stage

Bake at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.