Pine Nut Delight: Authentic Italian Biscotti Recipe

Biscotti Ai Pignoli (Pine Nut Cookies)

🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Yield: 40 cookies

Description:

This delightful recipe for Biscotti Ai Pignoli, or Pine Nut Cookies, is a charming adaptation from “The Talisman Italian Cookbook” by Ada Boni, originally known as “Talismano della felicita’.” These classic Italian cookies are not your typical soft and chewy treats; instead, they offer a delightful crispness that pairs perfectly with a warm beverage like coffee, tea, or hot milk, making them an ideal breakfast cookie to savor alongside your morning cup of joe.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon rind
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• Powdered sugar
• Pine nuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare Double Boiler:

   • Begin by setting up a double boiler, or improvise by placing a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan. Ensure that the water in the saucepan is hot but not boiling.

2. Combine Sugar and Eggs:

   • Place the sugar and eggs in the top of the double boiler. Beat the mixture until it reaches a lukewarm temperature.

3. Beat Mixture:

   • Remove the bowl from the hot water and continue beating until the mixture becomes foamy and cool.

4. Incorporate Lemon Rind and Flour:

   • Slowly add the fresh lemon rind and flour to the egg mixture, gently blending until well combined.

5. Prepare Baking Sheets:

   • Butter and flour baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

6. Form Cookie Dough:

   • Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, using approximately 2 teaspoons of dough for each cookie. You can shape the dough into neat circles with your finger if desired, though it may get a bit messy.

7. Space Cookies:

   • Leave about a 1-inch space between each cookie on the baking sheets.

8. Decorate Cookies:

   • Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cookies, then press pine nuts into a decorative pattern on each one. If you don’t have pine nuts, blanched slivered almonds can be used as a substitute.

9. Rest and Bake:

   • Allow the cookies to stand for ten minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and then bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

10. Serve and Enjoy:

• Once baked to perfection, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delightful Biscotti Ai Pignoli cookies alongside your favorite warm beverage for a delightful breakfast or anytime treat.

These Biscotti Ai Pignoli cookies are sure to become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire, offering a taste of Italy’s rich culinary heritage in every delightful bite. Whether enjoyed with a morning coffee or shared with friends and family, these cookies are a true delight for any occasion.