Posted by: mamaSue 11-02-99 5:37 AM
Fava Dolci (Bean-Shaped Clove-and Cinnamon Spiced Cookies)
1 cup unpeeled almonds
1/2 cup sugar
Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
1 tablespoon rum
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Grind almonds to a coarse powder with 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar in a food processor fitted with steel blade.
Add remaining sugar and process to a very find powder.
Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lemon zest, egg, and rum; mix until blended.
Add spices and flour and stir until dough is well blended.
Divide dough into 4 pieces.
Flour a work surface very lightly and roll each piece into a log 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.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees until barely browned, 16 to 18 minutes.
Note: If you wish to use cookie cutter roll out on floured board as you would any rolled cookie.