Skeleton Bone Cookies is a modern American recipe for a classic Halloween white cookie (biscuit) of a sugar, flour and almond paste bound with egg whites that are shaped into bones before baking. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Skeleton Bone Cookies.
Whisk together the egg whites, orange zest and sugar until blended and all the sugar has dissolved. Gradually add the nuts and flour, beating until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Cover and chill until the mixture is firm enough to handle (at least 2 hours).
Lightly flour your hands and pinch off about a 3 tbsp portion of the dough. Turn onto a lightly-floured board and use the palms of your hands to evenly roll into a 20cm long rope. Cut this in half then take each half and roll out once more until they are about 20cm long. Take a 3cm length at each end and fold this back onto the midsection to form bone-shaped ends. Repeat this process on the remaining dough then set the bones on a well buttered and floured baking tray. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 170°C and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly browned on their bases. Allow to cool completely before storing or serving.
