- Pignoli cookies
Pignoli are a Sicilian cookie. They are a very popular cookie in all of
Southern Italy . These cookies are a light golden color. They are moist, soft and chewy and are made from almond paste. They are topped withpignoli nuts , more commonly known aspine nut s. They are a popular Italian holiday treat, especially atChristmas time.
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