Pignoli Almond Cookies

Name: Pignoli Almond Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz almond paste (not marzipan); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 large egg whites; 1 cup pine nuts; 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Classic Sicilian cookies made from almond paste rolled in toasted pine nuts, chewy in the center with a golden, nutty crust. Naturally gluten-free and beloved at Italian bakeries for generations.

41 minMediumServes 24110 cal/serving

ItalianDessertOvenVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

8 oz almond paste (not marzipan)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 large egg whites
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

In a food processor, combine 8 oz almond paste (not marzipan), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3

Add 2 large egg whites and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Process until a sticky, cohesive dough forms. If the dough is too wet to handle, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4

Spread 1 cup pine nuts in a shallow bowl. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then roll each in the pine nuts, pressing gently so they adhere.
5

Place the coated cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
6

Bake for 14-16 minutes, until the pine nuts are golden and the cookies are set. They will still feel slightly soft - they firm up as they cool.
7

Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Questions

How long does Pignoli Almond Cookies keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Pignoli Almond Cookies?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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