Description
Pignoli Almond Pine Nuts cookies are soft, almond-infused delights coated in crunchy pine nuts, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Their irresistible flavor and easy preparation make them a must-try for any homemade dessert lover.
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 the almond paste into smaller chunks and blend with sugar in a food processor until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and egg; pulse until combined into a sticky dough.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll in pine nuts, and place spaced apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft; cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
Dough can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
For added flavor, consider a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg