italian pignoli nut cookies

Name: Italian Pignoli Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 package(s) sugar cookie mix; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) butter softened; 7-8 ounce(s) almond paste; 1 - egg; 2 cup(s) pine nuts; 1 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar

(1 RATING)

83 Pinches 1 Photo

Lisa's Kitchen

Spring Hill, FL

Updated on Dec 19, 2012

These make great holiday cookies my family loves this recipe.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method ---

yield approx 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 package sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
7-8 ounces almond paste
1 - egg
2 cups pine nuts
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

How To Make italian pignoli nut cookies

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.

Step 2

For each cookie, shape 1 tablespoon dough into ball; roll in pine nuts, pressing to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Step 3

Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes