on Dec 07, 2023
Why You’ll Love Pignoli Cookies
You’re going to fall in love with my Pignoli Cookies for their minimal ingredients and effortless prep. These beautiful cookies 🍪have the perfect blend of richness from the almond paste and crunch from the pine nuts. You’ll enjoy a hassle-free baking experience, that will give you a chewy inside and crispy outside. Whether you’re making these for a special occasion or a simple treat, these cookies bring the joy of authentic Italian flavor to your fingertips. Buon appetito!
How to Prepare Pignoli Cookies
🔥 Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔪 Open the almond paste tube, cut it into pieces or break it apart, and then process it in a food processor until it’s fully broken apart. 🌟 Take the food processor lid off and add the sugars (granulated and powdered) and process until combined. 🥚 Finally, add the egg whites, salt, and almond extract and process until a sticky, cookie-like batter forms (it will be a lot like a paste). Add almond flour a little at a time if it’s too thin. 🍪 Take a mini ice cream scoop or a measuring spoon and roll the dough into balls and then dip each ball into the pine nuts. 🥛 Place them on the baking sheet and gently press down with the flat side of a measuring cup or the bottom of a mug. ♨️ Bake for about 16-20 minutes, depending on the oven, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden. ❄️ Let the cookies cool and sprinkle with icing sugar. Enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Pignoli Cookies
You can certainly mix and match these variations based on your preferences, dietary needs, or the occasion. Enjoy the creative process of making these Pignoli Cookies your own!
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