Add the egg and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
Photo: Laurie Frankel
Form the dough into tablespoon-size balls.
Spread the pine nuts on a plate.
Roll each ball in the pine nuts, pressing so the nuts adhere.
Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake until lightly browned at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to wire racks.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
