Pine Nut Cream Filling

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Up to 1 tablespoon brandy, Cognac, Frangelico or Amaretto di Saronno

Preparation

Step 1

Process the pine nuts in a mini food processor or large food processor with the chopping blade until finely ground. Add the shortening, process until combined. Add the vanilla and pulse a few times. Finally add the confectioners’ sugar and salt; process. Add the liquor in 1-teaspoon increments and process just until the mixture thins to a smooth cookie filling.