Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies
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Servings per container:
12
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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.