Pignoli Cookies - Christina Cooks

Ingredients

• Almond paste (makes 8 ounces)
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup rice mellow
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 8 tablespoons vegan butter
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 8 ounces almond paste
• 1 cup sprouted whole wheat flour
• Pinch sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• ½-2/3 cups pine nuts