Authentic Pignoli Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 12 ounces almond paste
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 egg whites, divided
• 1.5 cups pine nuts
• all-purpose flour for rolling

Instructions

1. Start by assembling all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with foil and lightly coating the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. In a food processor, combine the almond paste and granulated sugar. Process until the mixture is well combined. Then, add the confectioners' sugar and two of the egg whites; continue to process until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the remaining two egg whites until slightly frothy. Pour the pine nuts onto a shallow plate for easy coating.
4. Using lightly floured hands to prevent sticking, roll the cookie dough into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Dip each ball into the whisked egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll it in the pine nuts, gently pressing to ensure they adhere well.
5. Space the dough balls evenly on the prepared cookie sheets, and lightly flatten each one to create a round shape, about 1 1/2 inches across.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 101 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 7 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g