Best Bonz Of The Dead Ossa Dei Morti Recipes

OSSI DI MARTI (BONES OF THE DEAD COOKIES)

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These cookies are brittle and dry like old bones. They are made all over Italy around November 1 and 2 to celebrate All Souls' Day, in remembrance of deceased relatives. Don't let their name turn you off. They are unusual to look at, delicious to eat, and a real conversation piece. Serve with wine or your favorite ice cream. They are also a great accent to a good cup of coffee. These cookies have to rest OVERNIGHT before baking. I did not include this in the prep time, I did account for 10 minutes of baking per dozen. Posted for ZWT

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and ground cloves.
Beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes. Add the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 5 more minutes.
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 over night. Cookies will rise and spread.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake cookies for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 70.2, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.9

DEAD BONES (L'OSSA MORTE)

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This is an old Sicilian recipe that is a family tradition. They need to sit overnight before baking.

Provided by BILLSFRAN

Categories Italian Recipes

Time 12h35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound confectioners' sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, and cloves. Make a well in the sugar mixture, and pour the eggs into the well. Work the eggs into the mixture, first with a fork, then with your hands, until you have a smooth dough.
Line a baking sheet with foil. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rest overnight. Cookies will spread.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove cookies from pan immediately as they come out of the oven or they will stick. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 48.4 mg, Sugar 14.9 g