fave dolci (bean-shaped clove & cinnamon cookies)

How To Make fave dolci (bean-shaped clove & cinnamon cookies)

• 1

  Grind the almonds to a coarse powder in a nut grinder and then pestle them with the sugar, or grind the nuts with 2 TBL of the sugar in a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
• 2

  Transfer to a large bowl & mix in the lemon zest, egg, & rum; mix until blended. Add the spices and flour and stir until the dough is well blended
• 3

  Divide the dough into 4 pieces, Flour a work surface very lightly & roll each piece into a log the width of a finger. cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces and flatten them slightly. Place 1 inch apart on oiled or parchment-lined baking sheets.
• 4

  Baking - Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until just barely browned - 16-18 minutes
• 5

  Serve with espresso :)
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