PINE NUT COOKIES

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My guests say these simple goodies are rich and delicious-like little pats of butter! Coated with pine nuts, the cookies also have a pleasant crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (7 ounces) almond paste, grated
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1/2 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the almond paste and sugars until crumbly. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to almond mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle., Place pine nuts in a shallow bowl. Working one at a time, with greased hands, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into pine nuts. Place cookies nut side up 2 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets., Bake at 325° for 15-17 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on baking sheets before carefully removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

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