Festive Amaretti Cookies

This crunchy, perfectly portioned tea biscuit stands out from the crowd. It is uniquely festive and has been for thirteen generations. Originally, two young lovers made the Amaretti cookie for festivities when the cardinal of Milan came to town. The recipe, still made by the couple's descendants 300 years later, is pure delight - apricot kernel, sugar, and egg whites. Even the wrapper is festive! Wrap it in a funnel, place it on a plate, and enjoy the joyous flame.  If you’re outside - all the better! Light the paper on fire, throw it in the air, and watch as it falls.

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