Italian Pignoli Cookies (Cookie Mix)

• betty crocker sugar cookie mix1 (17 1/2 ounce) package
• granulated sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened↗1⁄2 cup
• almond paste (not marzipan)↗1 (7 -8 ounce) package
• egg↗1
• pine nuts (8 oz)↗2 cups
• powdered sugar↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F

2. 2

   Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.

3. 3

   In large bowl, beat cookie mix, granulated sugar, butter, almond paste and egg with electric mixer on low speed until soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll each ball in pine nuts, pressing to coat.

5. 5

   Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

6. 6

   Bake 13 to 17 minutes or just until edges are light golden brown.

7. 7

   Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

8. 8

   Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar.