pignole cookies

So light, sweet, and delicate.  Finished with one small pignole nut (pine nut) on top. A dreamy little treat. Posted by Chris and found on page 182 of our book A Taste of Utica Italian Almond Cookies – Makes about 4 dozen 8 oz Almond Paste 2 Egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup sifted flour 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar Pignole nuts to finish Preheat the oven to 300 F. Turn almond paste into a bowl and gradually add 1 cup of sugar and 2 egg whites.  Work the ingredients together with your fingers (or cheat, as I did, [...]