Classic Pignoli Cookies | Easy Italian Almond Treat

Pignoli cookies are easy and ready in 30 minutes! Made with almond paste and pine nuts, these classic Italian treats are a must-have for holidays or any special occasion. Their chewy texture and nutty flavor will have everyone asking for more!

Ingredients:
▢7 oz Almond paste, (200 grams)
▢½ cup Granulated sugar
▢1 large Egg white
▢2 tbsp Almond flour, (optional, if needed)
▢1 cup Pine nuts

Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Break the almond paste into small pieces and pulse in a food processor until crumbly. Add the sugar and pulse again until combined.
Whisk the egg white until frothy, then add it to the almond paste mixture. Blend until the dough comes together. If it’s too sticky to form balls, add almond flour one tablespoon at a time (up to 2 tablespoons max).
With wet hands, roll the dough into small balls. Gently roll each ball in the pine nuts to coat completely and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Gently flatten each ball with a slightly wet glass to ensure even baking. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.