Delectable Pignoli Cookies
Traditional Italian almond cookies featuring a rich almond paste and crunchy pine nuts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Almond Paste
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Pine Nuts
- Dusting Sugar for Rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond paste and granulated sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add the egg and blend until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in pine nuts to coat and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/pignoli-cookies/
