Ingredients

  • 1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 (7 -8 ounce) package almond paste (not marzipan)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups pine nuts (8 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll each ball in pine nuts, pressing to coat.
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.
  • Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.