Best 3 Italian Pine Nut Cookies Recipes
In the realm of Italian pastries, pine nut cookies, also known as Pignoli Cookies or Biscotti Pignoli, reign supreme. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring delicate shortbread-like cookies studded with the nutty goodness of pine nuts and a hint of lemon zest. Originating from the Liguria region in northwestern Italy, these cookies have become a cherished part of Italian culinary heritage. Their popularity extends beyond Italy, captivating taste buds worldwide with their simplicity and elegance. This article presents two irresistible variations of pine nut cookies: the classic Italian Pine Nut Cookies and a gluten-free adaptation for those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to create melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy afternoon tea, or a special gift for loved ones.
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ITALIAN PINE NUT COOKIES
This outstanding recipe is different from the other Pignoli submissions on Zaar. It's originally from the King Arthur Flour company and you can buy the ingredients to make them on their web site www.kingarthurflour.com. (I don't work there but I'm a fan of their products.)
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories Dessert
Time 39m
Yield 26 cookies, 26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Break the marzipan in pieces into a medium-sized bowl. Mix in the sugar, salt, flavorings and almond flour; the mixture will be crumbly. Add the egg white, beating until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the pine nuts in a shallow dish. Using a teaspoon cookie scoop, or your lightly oiled or wets hands, drop one inch balls of dough into the pine nuts, rolling and pressing gently to coat them thoroughly. You may also simply grab a handful of pine nuts, and roll the dough between your palms, pressing in pine nuts as you go.
- Place the cookies on lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets, leaving about one inch between them.
- Bake the cookies for 20 to 22 minutes, or until they're lightly browned. Cool them on the pans for five minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
PIGNOLI COOKIES (ITALIAN PINE NUT COOKIES)
These are a traditional Italian Christmas cookie, that are chewy, almondy and delicious! We always have a bunch of these cookies on hand around the holidays in my family. **Please note, that the dough will be very sticky and a lil bit of a pain to work with, but they end up being so worth the effort. Adding flour to this dough changes the texture of them somewhat, so I never add it, but that's a personal choice :) These cookies end result are just like I had them as a little girl, and are my absolute favorite!
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper (or just lightly grease them).
- Crumble the almond paste into a mixing bowl and beat with handheld mixer until crumbled fine.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the almond paste while continuing to beat, until the sugar is incorporated.
- Beat in the egg whites, one at a time and continue beating until the dough is smooth.
- Spread the pine nuts out on a plate.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time, into a ball between your palms, and then roll it in the pine nuts to coat on all sides.
- Transfer to the prepared cookie sheets and press them lightly to flatten slightly and to help the nuts adhere to the cookies.
- Bake the cookies until they are lightly browned ans soft and springy, about 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on wire racks, and dust liberally with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 5.9, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.4, Protein 2.5
ITALIAN PINE NUT COOKIES
My Italian grandmother's favorite.
Provided by Nettie Picetti-Grosjean
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Beat white sugar and butter together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Whisk flour and baking powder in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Fold pine nuts into dough.
- Spread corn flakes into a shallow baking dish. Form dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon per cookie; roll each in the corn flakes, pressing gently to coat. Arrange cookies, 1-inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 23 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheets and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Freshly ground pine nuts, pure vanilla extract, and unsalted butter will make a big difference.
- Toast the pine nuts before using them to bring out their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape and will prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and will prevent them from sticking together.
Conclusion:
Italian pine nut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a holiday party. With their delicate flavor and crispy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these pine nut cookies a try.
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