Pignoli Amaretti (Pine Nut Cookies)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Break up almond paste into pebble-like pieces Combine almond paste, sugar, confectioner's sugar and egg whites in electric mixer on low speed until blended.

2. 2

   Increase speed to medium and continue mixing for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   The dough should be sticky now.

4. 4

   Keep a bowl of water near by to dip your fingers in before rolling each cookie.

5. 5

   This will keep the dough from sticking to your fingers.

6. 6

   Roll dough into one inch balls Roll balls around in Pine Nuts Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet lined with parchment or Silpat Lightly flatten each cookie Bake for 15-20 minutes Allow to cool completely before removing from parchment with a metal spatula.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.