Dead Bone Cookies/Ossi dei Morti
Ingredient :
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2/3 c. sugar
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8 tbsp. unsalted butter
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2 eggs
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2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. ground almonds or pistachios (optional)
How To Make :
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
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Combine sugar, butter, and eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Add the flour gradually, beating until smooth. Add the vanilla and nuts and mix well
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Break off small pieces of dough (about 1 tbsp. each), and form them into skinny, bonelike shapes. Place them 1 inch apart on the cookie sheets.
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Bake 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rack.
Preparation time: 20 to 25 minutes Baking time: 10 to 15 minutes Makes about 2 dozen cookies