Pignolia(Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. almond paste, broken into small pieces
2 egg whites
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
pignolia nuts (about 2 c.)

Preparation

Beat egg whites with almond paste. Set aside. Sift together flour, sugars and salt.
Stir into almond paste mixture. Form dough into logs approximately 2-inches long and roll in nuts to coat.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 20 minutes.