For a deeper flavor, lightly brown the butter before creaming it with the sugar. Be careful not to burn the butter; you want a nutty aroma, not a burnt one. To ensure the corn flakes adhere well, slightly dampen the dough balls with a little water before rolling them. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
Italian Pine Nut Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS10
Embark on a culinary journey with these exquisite Italian Pine Nut Cookies, a delightful homage to time-honored traditions and flavors. Each bite offers a symphony of textures, from the gentle crunch of toasted pine nuts to the comforting crispness of cornflakes, all harmonized by a delicate sweetness.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol37 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium64 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Toast the pine nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. (5 minutes)
03
Step
0 mins
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
04
Step
0 mins
Incorporate eggs and dry ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the toasted pine nuts.
05
Step
0 mins
Prepare and bake cookies: Spread crushed corn flakes in a shallow dish. Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball in the corn flakes, pressing lightly to adhere. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06
Step
23 mins
Bake until golden brown: Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. (23 minutes)
07
Step
0 mins
Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
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Stephanie Johnson
Jun 27, 2025My family loved these cookies. They were easy to make and tasted like something you'd get from a fancy Italian bakery.
Augustus Quitzon
Jun 26, 2025I added a pinch of almond extract to the dough, and it enhanced the flavor even more. I will definitely be making these again!
Gladys Kutch
Jun 23, 2025These cookies are absolutely divine! The pine nuts add such a wonderful nutty flavor, and the corn flakes give them the perfect crunch.