Pignoli Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper, or use silicone linings.
2. 2
   Place the pine nuts in a bowl.
3. 3
   In a food processor, break up the almond paste into small pieces, and pulse with the two sugars and the flour.
4. 4
   Once the mixture is finely ground, begin to add the egg whites a little at a time, just until the dough comes together.
5. 5
   Depending on the humidity, or the size of your egg whites, sometimes you may need all of the egg whites, while other times you won't.
6. 6
   Using a spoon and slightly wet hands, scoop a small spoonful of the dough, and place this into the bowl of pignoli.
7. 7
   Roll the cookie arround until it is lightly coated, and then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   Continue forming the cookies in this manner, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake the cookies 20 to 25 minutes, and then cool.
10. 10
    Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.