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Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 5 minutes plus 14 minutes per batch; other: 30 minutes plus 15 minutes per batch Ingredients:
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and divided |
1 cup powdered sugar |
1/4 cup shortening |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Place 1/4 cup pine nuts in a blender or small food processor; process until ground. Combine ground pine nuts and sugar in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add extracts and egg; stir until well blended.
2. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to shortening mixture. Stir until dough comes together. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 325°.
4. Shape dough into 35 (3/4-inch) balls. Roll balls in 1/2 cup whole pine nuts; place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
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