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Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Break the almond paste into smaller chunks and place in a food processor.
3
Pulse until the paste resembles crumbs.
4
Add the sugar and pulse until the mixture is the texture of wet sand.
5
Add the egg whites to the food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a solid dough.
6
Pour the pine nuts into a small bowl.
7
Divide the dough into 24 portions and roll each portion into a ball.
8
Press the pine nuts onto one side of the ball.
9
Place the ball, pine nut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
10
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned and set.
11
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to cooling racks to finish cooling.
12
When cookies are completely cooled, dust them with confectioners sugar.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Pine Nuts First 🔥Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before coating the cookies to intensify their rich, buttery flavor and prevent them from tasting raw or bland.
- Chill Almond Paste Dough 🧊Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping to make it easier to handle and prevent spreading, ensuring those signature crunchy-chewy layers.
- Room Temperature Egg Whites ✨Use egg whites at room temperature and whip them to stiff peaks for maximum volume and stability, which creates the light, airy texture that makes these cookies special.
- Double Dip Pine Nut Coating 🥜Dip each cookie ball in water, then immediately coat with pine nuts for a second dip to create a thicker, more luxurious crust that won't fall off during baking.
- Perfect Bake Time Window ⏱️Bake for exactly 12-14 minutes at 325°F until the edges are set but centers are still slightly soft—they continue to firm up as they cool, preserving that ideal chewy interior.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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