Ossa Da Mordere "Bones To Chew"

Directions

1. 1

   3 Egg whites 1 3/4 c Sugar 2 ts Lemon peel 1/2 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 c Almonds, blanched Coarsely chopped 1 3/4 c Flour

2. 2

   unsifted Beat egg whites and sugar with lemon peel and baking powder until smoothly blended

3. 3

   With a heavy spoon, work the nuts in thoroughly, then the flour

4. 4

   Lightly flour your hands then pinch off tablespoon sized lumps of dough and shape like short sturdy bones

5. 5

   Place cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until pale brown

6. 6

   Cool on wire racks

7. 7

   Store airtight

8. 8

   NB: You don't have to shape them into bones, but it looks cute