Recipe of Ossi di Morto

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125g) almond flour
• 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour, for dusting
• Whole almonds for decoration (about 20)

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, almond extract, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

3. 3

   Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the almond mixture until you have a smooth, sticky dough.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Dust your hands with all-purpose flour and take small portions of the dough, shaping them into bone-like ovals.

6. 6

   Place the bone-shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

7. 7

   Press a whole almond into each cookie to resemble the bone's end.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown.

9. 9

   Allow the Ossi di Morto to cool on a wire rack before enjoying these delightful Italian treats!