Almond Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Place almonds and pine nuts in a small baking pan and bake until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a food processor. Add sugar and process until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Transfer to a bowl and add egg whites, flour and salt. Stir until well combined.

With damp hands, roll the dough into balls about the size of a walnut (about 1 tablespoon) and place on the prepared baking sheet at least 1 inch apart. Press the top of each ball to flatten slightly, then pinch one side of the cookie so it has a cone-like shape.

Bake one baking sheet at a time until the cookies are barely colored on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes. The centers will still be moist. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.