Pignoli Cookies

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   Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar and salt in a food processor until combined.

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   Add the almond paste and orange zest; pulse until fine crumbs form.

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   With the motor running, slowly add the egg white and process until the dough comes together.

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   (You can also mix the dough in a bowl with your fingers.)

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   Put the pine nuts in a small bowl.

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   Form tablespoonfuls of dough into balls with damp hands and roll in the pine nuts to coat completely.

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   Arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

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   Bake until light golden around the edge, 18 to 20 minutes.

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    Let cool completely on the baking sheets.

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    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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