Pignoli Cookies II

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Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Pignoli Cookies II

Ingredients

½ pound almond paste

1 cup white sugar

2 egg whites

¼ cup pine nuts

Ciabatta Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Use a pastry chopper (or food processor) to break up the almond paste into a granulated form. Put in mixing bowl and gradually add the sugar.

Step 2

In another small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the sugar/almond paste mixture gently.

Step 3

On a greased and floured cookie sheet drop a spoonful of the mixture. Press pine nuts into the top of the cookie (you want to cover the top with nuts).

Step 4

Bake at 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information

Pignoli Cookies II

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 169.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 26.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 16.8g

Fat: 6.7g 10%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 15.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 33.8mg 3%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 31.8mg 11%

Potassium: 85.8mg 2%

Sodium: 11.1mg

Calories From Fat: 60.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.