Croissants Pignons(Pine Nut Crescents)

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CROISSANTS PIGNONS (PINE NUT CRESCENTS)

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Serving Size : 50 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holiday Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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17 oz Ground almonds
2 1/3 c Sugar
8 lg Egg whites
10 oz Pine nuts

In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process
almonds, sugar and egg white until well combined.
Refrigerate in a plastic container with a
tight-fitting lid for 24 hours. Form the dough into 2
1/2-inch crescents. Roll crescents in the pine nuts,
then pat pine nuts gently into the dough. Place on
ungreased cookie sheets and set aside, uncovered and
unrefrigerated, overnight. Bake crescents in a
preheated 400F oven 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
Makes 50 cookies.



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