Baking Instructions

• Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients in one place to ensure a smooth baking process and accurate measuring.
• Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
• Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and stir thoroughly.
• Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
• Fold in Pine Nuts: Gently fold in the pine nuts ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
• Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto lined or greased baking sheets.
• Bake Cookies: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges turn golden brown and centers remain soft.
• Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
• Final Touch: Lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar and serve on a dark wooden platter.