Description
Delightful Italian cookies made with almond paste and coated in pine nuts, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces almond paste
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break the almond paste into small chunks to ensure it blends well.
- Mix the almond paste and sugar in a food processor until you achieve fine crumbs.
- Add the egg white to the mixture and process it again until smooth and sticky.
- Take approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, then coat with pine nuts.
- Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the pine nuts turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a delightful twist, try toasting the pine nuts before coating the cookies.