ITALIAN PIGNOLI NUT COOKIES

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These make great holiday cookies my family loves this recipe.

Provided by Lisa's Kitchen

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg sugar cookie mix
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c butter softened
7-8 oz almond paste
1 egg
2 c pine nuts
1 Tbsp powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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