For best results, use high-quality almond paste and fresh pine nuts. If the dough is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before shaping the cookies. Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Consider adding a touch of almond extract (1/4 teaspoon) to enhance the almond flavor. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS208
Delicate and chewy almond cookies, studded with fragrant pine nuts, these Pignoli Cookies are a classic Italian treat that will disappear as quickly as you can make them! A delightful balance of sweet and nutty, perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium11 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Almond Paste: Using a pastry chopper or food processor, break the almond paste into a granulated form. This ensures a smoother cookie texture. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins Combine Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, gradually add the sugar to the granulated almond paste, mixing until well combined. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 7 mins Incorporate Egg Whites: In a separate, clean small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can deflate the egg whites. (Prep time: 7 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Shape and Top Cookies: On a greased and lightly floured cookie sheet (or use parchment paper), drop a spoonful of the mixture, creating small mounds. Gently press pine nuts into the top of each cookie, ensuring the entire top surface is covered. The more pine nuts, the better! (Prep time: 10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 12 mins Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn easily. (Bake time: 10-12 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 20 mins Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking. (Cool time: 20 minutes)
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Dasia Rolfson
Jun 1, 2025My family loved these cookies! I'll be making them for our next holiday gathering.
Heath Jacobs
Mar 25, 2024Easy to follow recipe and the cookies tasted delicious. I will definitely make them again.
Randy Schaden
Jan 8, 2024I've made these several times now, and they always come out great. They're a real crowd-pleaser!
Tessie Blick
Oct 27, 2023These cookies are amazing! The almond and pine nut combination is just perfect.