Pine Nut Kissed Almond Cloud Cookies
To create Pine Nut Kissed Almond Cloud Cookies, treat that has almond paste with pine nuts. With a yield of three dozen and an active preparation time of just 15 minutes, these cookies transform simple ingredients within 40 minutes. The process begins with warming the oven and preparing baking sheets, followed by blending almond paste and sugar, then incorporating egg whites to achieve batter. Layering tablespoons of this mixture are then crowned with pine nuts before being baked. This recipe offers a creative variation, such as substituting pine nuts with almonds or walnuts.
- 1 can Almond Paste
- 1¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Egg Whites, at room temperature
- ¾ cups Pine Nuts
- Oven Preparation:
Start by warming the oven to a cozy 325°F. Prepare your stage with two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mixing Magic:
Take the almond paste and break it into small, manageable pieces, dropping them into a mixing bowl along with the granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, start at medium speed to blend them together. As the mixture begins to know each other better, put the speed to high and introduce the egg whites, beating until the mixture transforms into concoction of delight. For those who prefer modern technology, this step can also be achieved in the food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Crafting the Cookies:
Drop layering tablespoons of the dough onto your prepped baking sheets. Gently press pine nuts into the tops of each cookie, embedding them.
- The Baking Ballet:
Slide the baking sheets into the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Once done, transfer the sheets to wire racks, allowing the cookies to cool, settling into their final form.
- Variations:
For those who wish to explore, consider replacing the pine nuts with chopped blanched almonds or walnuts.
