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Italian Pignoli Cookies

Italian Pignoli Cookies
The recipe Italian Pignoli Cookies could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in roughly 45 minutes. This recipe serves 30. One serving contains 113 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian diet. If you have pine nuts, confectioners' sugar, egg whites, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as an inexpensive dessert.

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, beat almond paste and sugar until crumbly. Beat in 2 egg whites. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; mix well.
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Whisk remaining egg whites in a shallow bowl.
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Place pine nuts in another shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls.
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Roll in egg whites and coat with pine nuts.
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Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
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Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings30
Health Score4
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CuisinesMediterraneanItalianEuropean
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianFodmap Friendly
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