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Dec 11, 2024, 7:35 AM

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INGREDIENTS:

· 8OZ ALMOND PASTE

· 1 CUP SUGAR

· ½ CUP 6X SUGAR

· TEASPOON CINNAMON OIL

· 2 TEASPOONS VANILLA FLAVOR

· 1 EGG WHITE (EXTRA LARGE EGG)

· 8 OZ ITALIAN PIGNOLI NUTS (PINE NUTS)

DIRECTIONS:

Mix almond paste and sugar until sandy texture.

Add one egg white, cinnamon & vanilla flavor mix until smooth.

Place batter in a piping bag and squeeze out onto baking tray with pan liner.

Top with Italian pignoli nuts.

Bake at 320* for 12 minutes cool to room temperature.