Pignoli Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   Place almond paste in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely ground. Add confectioners' sugar and salt and pulse until combined.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add almond mixture and honey and beat until smooth.

4. 4.

   Place pine nuts in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 2-inch rounds. Roll each round in pine nuts to coat, then place on prepared baking sheet.

5. 5.

   Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.