Ossa Da Mordere "Bones To Chew"

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Title: Ossa Da Mordere "Bones To Chew"
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 48 servings

3 Egg whites
1 3/4 c Sugar
2 ts Lemon peel
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 1/2 c Almonds, blanched
Coarsely chopped
1 3/4 c Flour; unsifted

Recipe by: VIVIANE BUZZI VIA INTERNET Preparation Time: 0:30
Beat egg whites and sugar with lemon peel and baking powder until
smoothly blended. With a heavy spoon, work the nuts in thoroughly, then
the flour. Lightly flour your hands then pinch off tablespoon sized lumps
of dough and shape like short sturdy bones. Place cookies on a greased
baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until pale
brown. Cool on wire racks. Store airtight.
NB: You don't have to shape them into bones, but it looks cute. Serving
Ideas : Nice dunked into coffee or wine.
NOTES : These biscuits are so called "bones to chew" because they are
hard and pale. They are traditionally baked on All Soul's Day in Italy.
Copied by Tom Shunick Oct '95

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