1 cup pignoli nuts (more or less depending on preference)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a food processor, combine 2 egg whites, almond paste and granulated sugar.
Once combined add the confectioners sugar.
Gradually add in the flour and combine until dough comes together.
If dough is not thick enough to handle, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Spoon approximately 1 inch balls of cookie dough onto cookie sheets leaving plenty of room for cookies to spread.
Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with pignoli nuts and gently press them into the dough.
Bake until cookies begin to turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks, about 10 minutes.
Notes
The finished cookie should be lightly browned and chewy on the inside.
If you want to leave the flour out the mixture it will be watery. Just refrigerate the mixture until it thickens and you will have the same consistency.
Recipe by Ladles of Yum at http://www.ladlesofyum.com/2012/09/pignoli-cookies-yum/