Description
Pignoli Almond Pine Nuts cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures. These simple, flavorful treats are great for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.
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 almond paste into smaller chunks and process with granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add vanilla, salt, and egg, pulsing until dough forms.
- Chill dough in plastic wrap for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll dough into balls and coat with pine nuts.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Chill the dough adequately to avoid spreading when baking.
Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg