Pignoli Cookies | Blue Jean Chef

Crumble almond paste in a food processor until it's like coarse crumbs.

Add sugar to the food processor and process to incorporate completely.

Add 2 egg whites, a pinch of salt, and the zest of 1 orange to the mixture.

Process again until the mixture forms a dough ball.

Scoop the dough into little balls.

Roll and coat the balls with pine nuts, leaving just one bottom side uncoated.

Bake the cookies at 350°F for 13 to 15 minutes or until they're lightly brown.

Cool the cookies on a baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.

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