Pignoli Cookies I

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"They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour."
Pignoli Cookies I Recipe
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  18 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 ounces almond paste
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 cookie sheets with foil; lightly grease foil.
  2. Mix almond paste and granulated sugar in food processor until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 egg whites; process until smooth.
  3. Whisk remaining 2 egg whites in small bowl. Place pine nuts on shallow plate. With lightly floured hands roll dough into 1 inch balls. Coat balls in egg whites, shaking off excess, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly to stick. Arrange balls on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly to form a 1 1/2 inch round.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Let stand on cookie sheet 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2008 by andeesings 
So, let me start with a few musts-- You MUST use SOLO CANNED almond paste. The Odense in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2007 by Ginger C. 
I love these cookies - but you have to like almond paste. It also helps to have the right... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2004 by LUV2BAKE64 
I've been searching so long for a good recipe for Pignoli cookies and I finally found it!!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2005 by MichelleA 
The BEST Pignoli I have EVER eaten!!!! When dropping them on the cookie sheet, make sure you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2008 by Klaatu 
This is a wonderful recipe. A few things I've learned: 1) Use a food processor!!!! 2)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2004 by CMCOSTAIN 
This was an excellent cookie. I now know why the Italian bakery charges so much a lb.- the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2005 by linz 
Be careful when selecting the almond paste some of it is NOT GF MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2004 by NMBLACKCAT 
My mom used to make these cookies when I was younger. Of course, I couldn't find the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2006 by Lorraine C. 
I first tasted these cookies on a visit to Brooklyn with some good friends about ten years... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.49 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2003 by Always Cooking Up Something 
These came out absolutely delicious. I had to chill the dough for about 15 minutes before it... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pignoli Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 101

  • Total Fat: 5.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 7mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 2.6g

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