Carquinyolis - Traditional Catalan Biscuits

Ingredients

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Pine nuts

1/2 cup, toasted

Almonds

1 cup, toasted and roughly chopped

Eggs

2 large

Sugar

1 cup, granulated

Flour

2 1/2 cups, all-purpose

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Crack the eggs into the bowl and beat them into the flour mixture until a rough dough forms.
4. Stir in the toasted almonds and pine nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the log to your prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake the log in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
7. Allow the log to cool for about 10 minutes, then slice it into 1/2-inch thick slices using a sharp serrated knife. Be gentle to prevent the slices from crumbling.
8. Arrange the slices back on the baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until they turn a deeper shade of golden and become crispy.
9. Let the Carquinyolis cool completely before serving. Enjoy them as they are, or dip them in coffee or tea for a traditional experience.