PIGNOLI COOKIES

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For this particular recipe, it's important to use canned almond paste - the type sold in tubes is too crumbly and doesn't give the cookies the right consistency.

Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Almond     Pine Nut     Winter     Honey     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8-oz) cans almond paste (not marzipan), coarsely crumbled
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons mild honey
1 cup pine nuts (pignoli ; 4 1/2 oz)
N/A
N/A parchment paper
Special Equipment
a standing electric mixer; a large pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip (optional); parchment paper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Pulse almond paste in a food processor until broken up into small bits, then add confectioners sugar and salt and continue to pulse until finely ground, about 1 minute.
  • Beat together almond mixture, egg whites, and honey in electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth, about 5 minutes (batter will be very thick).
  • Spoon half of batter into pastry bag if using (keep remaining batter covered with a dampened paper towel) and pipe or spoon 1 1/2-inch rounds about 1 inch apart onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Gently press half of pine nuts into tops of cookies.
  • Bake cookies in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes total. Slide cookies on parchment onto racks to cool completely, then peel cookies from parchment. Make more cookies with remaining batter and pine nuts on cooled baking sheets.

Marvin Merida
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These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


FK Mahar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I'm going to try making them again and see if I can get them right.


Crazy Magar
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet dough and the nutty pine nuts. I'll definitely be making them again.


Geoffrey Nutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so soft and chewy, and the pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor.


Kevin Ionita
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Alex Hewp
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always perfect.


Namanya Zuriakah
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the pine nuts add a little crunch to the soft and chewy cookie.


Saeed ullah Khan
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I'm not a big fan of pignoli cookies, but I made these for my husband and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.


Isaiah Redmond
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This recipe is a keeper! The cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Mari Spiegel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Omartv88 Omartv88
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Nhluvuko Ashley
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, but I'm so glad I did. These cookies are amazing! The pine nuts add a nice subtle flavor and the cookies are so soft and chewy.


Bappy 9273
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet dough and the nutty pine nuts.


Hamza ali Pop smoke
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I've never made pignoli cookies before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahlam Ibrahim
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Asmita Khadka
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're perfect for any occasion.


Wahab Mughal
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I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste even better than they look.


Samidul Islam
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These cookies are delicious! The pine nuts add a nice crunch and the dough is soft and chewy. I highly recommend them.


Dirty Dracula
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sm Anowar
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the nutty flavor of the pine nuts and the chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again.


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