Pine nut crisps

24 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Granulated sugar
½ cup Flour
6 Egg whites
1 teaspoon Vanilla
⅛ teaspoon Orange extract
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
¾ cup Pine nuts
Powdered sugar

Directions

Combine granulated sugar, flour and unbeaten egg whites. (Reserve egg yolks for another use.) Stir to blend. Add vanilla, orange extract and butter. Fold in pine nuts. Drop by tablespoons onto lightly buttered baking sheets. Spread batter in 3" circles. Bake 3 or 4 at a time on large baking sheet. Bake at 350'F. 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Each cookie contains about: 79 calories; 23 milligrams sodium; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams protein; 0.05 grams fiber.

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