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Italian Pignoli Cookies (Cookie Mix)

Recipe #296462 | 22 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 36 , 36 cookies (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Mom2Rose

Source: Betty Crocker "Bring a delicious and sweet part of Italy into your home with a classic almond cookie rolled in pine nuts."

Posted on: Apr 4, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 (7-8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan)
  • 1 egg
  • cups pine nuts (8 oz)
  • tablespoon powdered sugar
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat oven to 350°F
    2. 2
      Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
    3. 3
      In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.
    4. 4
      Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll each ball in pine nuts, pressing to coat.
    5. 5
      Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
    6. 6
      Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown.
    7. 7
      Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.
    8. 8
      Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
    9. 9
      Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (20g)

    Recipe makes 36 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    sugar cookie mix

    Calories 113
    Calories from Fat 84 (74%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 9.4g 14%
    Saturated Fat 2.2g 10%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 12mg 4%
    Sodium 20mg 0%
    Potassium 65mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 6.8g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
    Sugars 5.4g
    Protein 1.8g 3%
    Vitamin A 87mcg 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
    Calcium 12mg 1%
    Iron 0mg 2%

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