Italian Almond cookies (Traditional Pinoli Cookies)

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  • Number of Servings: 30
Ingredients
Almond Paste 14ozSugar 3/4 cup (can be changed to taste)Egg Whites 2Orange Zest from 1 large orangePine nuts for topping
Directions
Process almond paste until becomes finer consistency. Add the egg whites (while processing) and orange zest- mix until combined *about 20-30 seconds).
Roll dough into small balls and roll in the pine nuts til lightly coated and place on cookie sheet (with parchment paper), flatten slightly, and bake for about 15-18" at 350". May have to make time adjustments according to your oven.
Cookies should be springy to touch and lightly browned. Place on cooling rack and store when cooled.
Cookies should be soft and chewy and delicious!

Serving Size: Makes about 30 medium sized cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 111.8
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

Member Reviews
  • CD2693807
    looks interesting - 1/30/21
  • JAMER123
    Very tasty. - 10/1/18
  • ZRIE014
    great - 1/8/18
  • MUSICNUT
    So tasty! - 1/7/18
  • CD17980481
    These look amazing! - 8/1/17