Pignoli Nut Cookies

from www.seriouseats.com
yield: makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies, active time 20 minutes, total time 35 minutes

• 2 8-ounce cans almond paste, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup pine nuts

Procedures

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Place almond paste in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely ground. Add confectioners' sugar and salt and pulse until combined.
3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add almond mixture and honey and beat until smooth.
4. Place pine nuts in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into 2-inch rounds. Roll each round in pine nuts to coat, then place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.