Pignoli Cookies are a classic Italian cookie. Soft, chewy almond cookie covered with pignoli nuts. These were always a favorite of mine growing up, they were always a treat at Italian parties.
The recipe is very easy, only 5 ingredients-almond paste, sugar, flour, egg whites and pignoli nuts. I substituted almond flour for wheat flour and the cookies were perfect. Be sure to check the label on your almond paste, not all are gluten free.
Pignoli Cookies Printable Recipe
Yields: 15 cookies
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
1 -8 oz box Almond Paste (I used Solo brand)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup almond flour
2 egg whites
8 oz Pignoli (Pine) nuts
Extra powdered sugar to dust on top
With a mixer, break the almond paste into small pieces. Add the sugars and the flour. Start adding the egg whites a little at a time until the dough comes together. It should be firm enough to be able to scoop with a spoon and form into a ball. Dip the ball into the pine nuts to cover the top with nuts. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper(don't skip this, the cookies will stick without the parchment paper) about 1 inch apart(they will spread out while cooking)
Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. After they are cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
