Lunch: Bones of the Dead

Recipe by Michele Flannery This is my favorite cookie of all the ones my Nana made and taught me to make for the family. In her memory I share this recipe with you. My Grandmother Nancy (Saccuzzo) Gama made these for me every year until her death. Now, I

Ingredients

3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and ground cloves. Add beaten eggs and almond extract; mix well.
Roll dough into 1/2 inch balls and place firmly on a well greased cookie sheet. Cover cookies with a tea towel and let stand overnight. Cookies will rise and spread.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

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