ITALIAN PIGNOLI COOKIES (COOKIE MIX)

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Source: Betty Crocker "Bring a delicious and sweet part of Italy into your home with a classic almond cookie rolled in pine nuts."

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 (7 -8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan)
1 egg
2 cups pine nuts (8 oz)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll each ball in pine nuts, pressing to coat.
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.
  • Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 25.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.8

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