Pine Nut Cookies

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

Preparation

1. 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. 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. 3. Preheat oven to 325°.
4. 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.