Irresistible Pignoli Cookies Recipe with 5 Secret Tips
Classic Italian almond pine nut cookies with bold flavor—a must-try holiday treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups almond paste (not marzipan)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1½ cups pine nuts
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep the Dough Base: In a large bowl, break almond paste into pieces. Add granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add Eggs for Texture: Add egg whites and almond extract. Beat until you get a thick, sticky dough.
- Shape into Cookies: Scoop dough (about 1 tbsp per cookie) and roll into balls.
- Roll in Pine Nuts: Press each dough ball into a plate of pine nuts, coating generously.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool, then dust with extra powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use almond paste, not marzipan, for the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg