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Italian Grandma Makes Pignoli Cookies
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Italian Grandma Makes Pignoli Cookies



PIGNOLI COOKIES
(makes about 35 cookies):
16 oz Almond Paste
3 Extra Large Egg Whites
½ cup Sugar
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Almond Extract
1 Egg White to brush cookie
1 cup Pignoli (Pine Nuts)
Dust finished cookies with Powdered Sugar

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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.

Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.

Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.

Why don’t we buy her a new…?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!

Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.

Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.

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46 Comments

  5. PJ Sam

    Thank you for sharing. My favorite cookie. She is so sweet, you're so blessed. ♡

  11. Antonina Cartafalsa

    Perché non mettete i sottotitoli in italiano??? Mi piacciono moltissimo le sue ricette, è bravissima e simpaticissima. La ringrazio 😘

  19. Esther Jurado

    Oh Nani Gina I just love watching you make these cookies and singing to Mama Maria you are amazing God bless you and may Blessed Mother Mary keep you.

  22. Maggie espo

    I love you Gina and Family! I love your kindness and recipes are always my go to! Thank you so much!

  24. julia golden

    Thank you for sharing your recipes! My favorite cookies. I followed your recipe and they came out wonderfully!
    Happy Thanksgiving Gina!

  26. Diamond Fox

    I’m back again to bake these for my Italian boyfriend. They are delicious! Anyone else having a hard time finding pignoli’s? Even Costco didn’t have them.

  28. A Sou

    I recently found Grandma Gina's channel. She reminds me so much of my Italian relatives growing up and I love watching her. Tomorrow I am making her pignoli cookies and can't wait to try them.

  30. Lisa Dee

    I love this lady. She reminds me of my grandmother and my mother in law both who have passed on. They both had a love of life and love of cooking. Her recipes are delicious

  32. JoJo

    She is a sweet Lady but I tried this recipe and it was not the best it came out flat the texture was not right the amount of powdered sugar used in this recipe made it worse never tried a pignoli cookie recipe using powdered sugar mixed into it only sprinkled on the top and now I know that it doesn't work out right.

  38. Carol Ann

    I bought mine at Sam's Club. I have found them in small jars at the grocery store in the baking aisle or in the Italian food aisle

  46. Coralea Lanza

    I just recently found out I am Italian. It has always been in my heart and soul. What I would give to have known my Italian Grandma! God Bless Grandma Gina for sharing her recipes her love and her beautiful singing with all of us! I just love her
    Thank you ❤

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