Piñon Cakes

Pine nuts are native to both Europe and the Americas, called piñon nuts in Spanish. Not actually nuts, they are the edible seeds of pine trees. In North America, pine nuts are primarily harvested from three pinyon pine species—the Colorado pinyon, the single-leaf pinyon, and the Mexican pinyon. In Native American cuisines, particularly those cultures found in the Western and Southwestern United States, pine nuts are a commonly-used ingredient. In this recipe, pine nuts are blended into a dough that is used to form small cakes, enjoyed either hot or cold.

Recipe Servings: 4