Pignoli Cookies
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Pignoli cookies are a classic Italian cookie made with almond paste, sugar, egg whites, pine nuts, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces (454g) almond paste sliced
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups (210g) pignoli nuts
- 1/4 cup (25g) confectioner's sugar optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lay the pignoli out on a plate and set aside.
- Crumble the almond paste into a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium speed until combined (about 45 seconds).
- Add the egg whites and beat on medium until the dough is formed (about 2 minutes). The dough will be quite sticky.
- Using a cookie scoop, make tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them between your hands. If needed, dip hands in water to help prevent sticking.
- Roll the balls in the pignoli to coat lightly and transfer to a baking sheet. Using a spoon or the bottom of a glass, press the balls slightly to help the nuts adhere to the cookie, then place in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. The cookies will be lightly brown but still slightly soft in the center.
- Move the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving or storing. If desired, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
- The dough is extremely sticky. Keeping a small bowl of water on the side to dip your hands will help tremendously. Also, a cookie scoop comes in extremely handy here.
- The confectioner's sugar used is optional and is for decorative purposes only.
- Pignoli cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- This recipe was written for a conventional oven. For convection ovens, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees and begin checking for doneness at the 75% mark.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7.4g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.8g
(3%)
Sugar
11.2g
(22%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7.4g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 11.2g | 22% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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