Italian Pignoli Cookies: Discover the Sweet Secret!
Italian Pignoli Cookies are delightful almond-flavored treats topped with pine nuts, offering a chewy texture and a sweet, nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Add the almond extract to the egg whites and mix well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and roll them in pine nuts.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a richer flavor, use toasted pine nuts.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg