Description
Indulge in these elegant Italian almond-based confections that feature a perfectly chewy, dense interior and a generous, crunchy coating of toasted pine nuts. This recipe uses premium almond paste to ensure an authentic depth of flavor. Quick, easy, and family-friendly, these sophisticated cookies are the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon cup of coffee or a beautiful addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Ingredients
7 ounces almond paste, broken into small pieces
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg white, room temperature
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup super fine almond flour
3/4 cup raw, unsalted pine nuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the almond paste, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, egg white, and salt in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and fold in the almond flour until fully incorporated.
Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and chill for five minutes if the dough feels soft.
Roll each ball in the pine nuts, pressing firmly to ensure they adhere, and arrange on the baking sheet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the almond paste is at room temperature to make processing easier. If the dough is very sticky, chilling for a few extra minutes will make rolling the balls significantly easier. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg