Description
Indulge in the timeless taste of Italy with this Pignoli Cookie recipe. These classic Italian pignoli cookies are known for their chewy interior and delicate crunch of pine nuts, offering a perfect balance of nutty and sweet flavors. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a simple sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces almond paste, broken into pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pignoli (pine nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, break the almond paste into small pieces.
- Add the granulated sugar to the almond paste and mix well until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the egg whites, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Generously coat each ball with pignoli, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality almond paste for the best flavor.
- Toast the pignoli lightly before coating for an enhanced nutty flavor (optional).
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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