Almond Macaroons/Italian Pignolis When You Add Pine Nuts Prior to Baking
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor ( pearlswithjanice.com is sharing tips and a recipe for the most delicious almond macaroons that are also called Italian Pignolis when you add pine nuts on top prior to baking. Stop the video to get down all the information when needed.
Pignoli Cookies/Almond Macaroons/Italian Macaroons. One simple recipe - 3 different cookies!
These cookies are usually made during Christmas time and extremely special!
For batter you will need:
2x 7oz packages of Almond paste(400g)
½ ts salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp Almond Extract
3-4 egg whites
For Pignoli Cookies:
1 cup Pine Nuts
For Almond Macaroons with Apricot Jam:
1 cup Slivered Almonds
2 tbs Apricot jam
For Italian Macaroons:
5 -10 Candied Cherries( cut in half)
METHOD:
Break Almond Paste into small pieces and place in a bowl of stand up mixer. Using pedal attachment begin to mix on medium speed.
Add 2 tbs of egg whites to smooth it out.
Add salt, sugar and Almond extract.
Add enough egg white to make macaroon batter.
It should be moldable , somewhat similar to french macaron batter but a little bit thicker.
Transfer into a piping bag.
Pipe out cookies directly into Pine Nuts. This will ensure that your cookie is completely covered and that none of these pricey nuts will escape and end up on the backing tray.
Use the same method for Almond Macaroons. Make indentation in the middle and place dots of Apricot Jam.
Place half candied cherries in the middle of Italian Macaroons.
Bake at 375°F(190°C) for 18-20 min or until edges are golden brown.
Leave cookies on the baking tray until cooled.
Remove with metal spatula.
Enjoy!
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Italian Grandma Makes Pignoli Cookies
PIGNOLI COOKIES
(makes about 35 cookies):
16 oz Almond Paste
3 Extra Large Egg Whites
½ cup Sugar
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Almond Extract
1 Egg White to brush cookie
1 cup Pignoli (Pine Nuts)
Dust finished cookies with Powdered Sugar
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Almond Macaroons | Price Chopper Cooking How-To
'Tis the season for sweet treats! Try out these almond macaroons and indulge your sweet tooth! Full recipe below:
Prep: 35 minutes • Bake: 44 minutes • Makes: about 30 cookies
Nonstick baking spray
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
2 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1¼ cups sliced almonds
1. Position 2 oven racks to upper and lower position. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray 2 rimmed baking pans with nonstick baking spray. In food processor with knife blade attached, purée almond paste, egg whites and salt until smooth, occasionally scraping sides with rubber spatula. Add flour and pulse until flour is incorporated. Transfer almond paste mixture to small bowl; place almonds in wide, shallow bowl.
2. Using 2 spoons, drop about 1 teaspoonful almond mixture into almonds. Working with about 4 cookies at a time, cover cookies with almonds and shape each into a mound. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking pans.
3. Bake cookies on upper and lower racks 44 to 46 minutes or until golden brown, rotating baking pans between upper and lower racks halfway through baking. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
Approximate nutritional values per serving: 73 Calories, 5g Fat (0g Saturated), 0mg Cholesterol, 23mg Sodium, 5g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 2g Protein
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