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Pignoli Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Pignoli Cookies Recipe with Pine Nuts

These irresistible Pignoli Cookies are a delightful treat made with almond flour and pine nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pine nuts plus extra for topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the egg whites and vanilla extract until the mixture is sticky but cohesive.
  4. Stir in the pine nuts, reserving some for topping.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and press reserved pine nuts on top.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

These cookies can be customized by adding coconut flakes or swapping almond flour with hazelnut flour for a different flavor profile.

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