Ossi Di Marti (Bones Of The Dead Cookies) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.