Healthy Pignoli Cookies recipe: Almond Bliss with Pine Nuts

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients - 8 oz almond paste, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg white, a pinch of salt, 1 cup pine nuts (for coating).

Step 2: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 3: Prepare the Dough - In a food processor, combine the almond paste, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract (if desired). Pulse until fine crumbs form. Add the egg white and pulse again until the dough comes together.

Step 4: Shape the Cookies - Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining 1 1/4 cups of pine nuts, gently pressing to coat them evenly.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection - Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies begin to turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks.

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