Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Grease 2 large cookie sheets.

1. Sift sugars, flour, salt and set aside.

2. In medium bowl break up almond paste with wooden spoon.

3. Add egg whites beat until well blended and fairly smooth.

4. Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

5. Drop slightly rounded teaspoon on cookie sheets 2 inches apart, slightly press into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Press 5 or 6 pignolia into each. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire rack and cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.