Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Italian Pignoli Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Italian Pignoli Cookies is from The TOO good to forget Recipe Book, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound of almond paste (get from an Italian import store, round 3/4" thick)
1 pound pignoli nuts
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites
Directions:
Directions:
Mix paste and sugar until smooth. Then add egg whites. Squish and squish to get lumps out. Refrigerate for an hour. Pinch off enough dough for a cookie. Roll into crescent shape with damp hands. Roll in nuts. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook 15-18 minutes at 350ºF. Watch that they don't get too dark. Cool for a little bit on a rack.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

536W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!