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Tatù -- Sicilian Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp orange marmalade .
  • For the icing .
  • 2/3 lb unsweetened chocolate squares .
  • 1 tbsp baking powder .
  • 1/4 c strong coffee .
  • ground cinnamon .
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract .
  • 1/2 c confectioners' sugar .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 3/4 c sugar .
  • 3-5 drops vanilla extract .
  • 3/4 c almonds, peeled & shredded .
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon .
  • 1/2 c butter .
  • 1 egg .
  • 1/2 c cocoa powder .
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Directions
  • Step #1 Sift the flour, almonds, & sugar & add cocoa powder to darken it.
  • Step #2 Form a well & add coffee, vanilla extract, butter & orange marmalade.
  • Step #3 Combine into a dough.
  • Step #4 Use the dough to form balls the size of a walnut.
  • Step #5 Put them on a greased cookie sheet & bake them at 375 F until golden.
  • Step #6 About 15 mins.
  • Step #7 At this point make the veil: heat the chocolate & sugar over a very gentle flame, stirring constantly, & when the mixture is smooth & creamy remove it from the fire.
  • Step #8 Stir in the vanilla extract, let it cool slightly, & ice the cookies.
  • Step #9 Dust the cookies with just a hint of cinnamon & they're ready.
  • Enjoy the Tatù -- Sicilian Cookies recipe

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