Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups almond flour, 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.
- Add 3 large egg whites and mix vigorously for 2–3 minutes until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract until fully incorporated and fragrant.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour 3/4 cup pine nuts into a shallow bowl for coating.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, then roll each ball in pine nuts to coat on all sides.
- Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets; you should have about 24 cookies.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops are set with small cracks.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
For the chewiest texture, remove cookies when they still appear slightly under-baked; they will firm up as they cool.
