Dec 28, 2018: Pignoli Cookies

Have a holiday tradition that you can't do without? My husband grew up eating manicotti and pignoli cookies at Christmas and well, let's just say, he didn't have to twist my arm to keep this family tradition going. Fresh homemade pasta? Oh yes please. But these puffy little almond flavored cookies are delightful. I have to hide a few just to be sure that I get some! I've included the recipe below.

Pignoli Cookie Recipe (Italian Pine Nut Cookie)

INGREDIENTS

• 14 oz Almond Paste
• 1.5 cup
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 cup pine nuts

DIRECTIONS

1.  Break up almond paste using food processor
2. Add Sugar, mix well
3. In separate bowl beat egg whites
4. Mix almond paste & sugar into egg whites​
5. Spoon out a tablespoon or so at a time and make ball.
6. Add indent on top, add pine nuts
7. Place on greased cookie sheet
8. Bake at 325 for 10-12 minutes