Pine Nut Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
My guests say these simple goodies are rich and delicious–like little pats of butter! Coated with pine nuts, the cookies also have a pleasant crunch.
Ingredients
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1 package (7 ounces) almond paste, grated
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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Pinch salt
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1/2 cup pine nuts
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, beat the almond paste and sugars until crumbly. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to almond mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
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2.
Place pine nuts in a shallow bowl. Working one at a time, with greased hands, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into pine nuts. Place cookies nut side up 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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3.
Bake at 325° for 15-17 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on baking sheets before carefully removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
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