Bones of the Dead Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Bones of the Dead Recipe). 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 make them in honor of her every year. You will enjoy these. Serve with wine or your favorite ice cream. They are also a great accent to a good cup of coffee.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 dozen

Bones of the Dead Recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs

beaten

2 teaspoons almond extract

1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups confectioners' sugar

sifted

2 cups all-purpose flour

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together flour confectioners' sugar baking powder and ground cloves. Add beaten eggs and almond extract; mix well.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Bones of the Dead Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 87.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 18.2g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 0.8g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 31.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 22.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 50.9mg 5%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.6mg 1%

Potassium: 21.3mg 1%

Sodium: 90.7mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 6.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.