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Wire rack filled with golden brown Pignoli cookies covered in toasted pine nuts

Authentic Pignoli Cookies

Luxurious Italian almond macaroons rolled in pine nuts. Chewy, gluten-free, and perfect for holidays.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 16 oz Almond Paste (NOT Marzipan)
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Egg Whites room temp
  • 2 cups Pine Nuts Pignoli
  • Confectioners' Sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line trays with parchment paper.
  • Break almond paste into mixer bowl. Add sugar.
  • Mix on medium until texture resembles wet sand.
  • Add egg whites one at a time until dough is firm but sticky.
  • Scoop dough (about 1 tbsp) and drop into bowl of pine nuts.
  • Press nuts into dough to coat. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 15-20 mins until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely on pan. Dust with powdered sugar.