Italian Pignoli Cookies

Name: Italian Pignoli Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: ½ cup pine nuts; 2 cups almonds (toasted); ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 large egg whites (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract; 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Serves 20 Source

Ingredients

½ cup pine nuts
2 cups almonds (toasted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
2 large egg whites (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps

1
Pre-heat the oven 350F (180C).
2
Place the pine nuts on a plate. Set aside.
3
Place the nuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until they are golden brown, remove immediately from the pan to cool in a clean bowl. Do not leave the nuts on the cookie sheet as they will continue to bake.
4
In a blender or food processor add the cooled almonds, sugar, salt and blend until very fine. Move to a large bowl, stir in the egg whites and extract. Mix until combined.
5
Form into small balls or crescents, dip the cookies in the pine nuts then move pine nuts top up to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the unbaked cookies with powdered sugar then bake 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool 5-8 minutes on the pan, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving if desired. Enjoy!