Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Crispy Italian Pignoli Cookies, a perfect blend of crunch and chewiness. With their golden exterior, nutty flavor from pine nuts, and subtle sweetness from almond flour and sugar, these cookies are a taste of Italy in every bite. Perfect alongside coffee or as a sweet treat for any occasion, they bring warmth and joy to gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the egg whites until a sticky dough forms; ensure no lumps remain.
- Stir in the toasted pine nuts until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into one-inch balls and space them two inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg