Easy Pignoli Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) box almond paste, grated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 large size egg whites, no larger
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Combine grated almond paste, granulated and powdered sugars in bowl. Beat on low with electric mixer until texture of small crumbs.
  3. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat on high for 3 minutes or until the consistency of a smooth paste.
  4. Add flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  5. Add pine nuts to a shallow bowl. Drop batter one teaspoon at a time into nuts. With slightly dampened fingertips, quickly lift and flip batter "no-nuts" side down onto a cookie sheet.
  6. Bake 14-16 minutes or until light golden. Gently slide parchment paper off pans onto wire racks. When cookes are completely cooled, remove from parchment. Store cookies in airtight containers between wax paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

692 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27g 54% DV
Total Fat 14.7g 19% DV
Carbs 99.7g 36% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 63.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10015.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 604.5mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0mg
Calcium 82.3mg 6% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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