Pine Nut Crumbles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Place the pine nuts in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until coarsely ground.
3. 3
   Remove half of the nuts to a bowl and reserve.
4. 4
   Add the cinnamon and sugar to the remaining nuts in the bowl of the processor and continue to process until finely ground, about the texture of cornmeal.
5. 5
   Add the flour and process until combined.
6. 6
   Add the mixture to the reserved pine nuts and toss to combine.
7. 7
   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
8. 8
   Pour the hot butter over the pine nut mixture and work in with a spatula.
9. 9
   Sprinkle the salt over and work in.
10. 10
    Pinch off pieces about the size of 2 tablespoons, roll into balls, then flatten slightly.
11. 11
    Put a cute dimple in the top of each with your thumb.
12. 12
    Place 1/2 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
13. 13
    Bake on the center rack of the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm and lightly browned.
14. 14
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.