Bones of the Dead Cookies-Ossa di Morto – Savoring … Oct 24, 2019 · While dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly flour a clean counter or a pastry board. Cut …
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Ossa di Morto (or Ossi dei Morti), means bones of the dead in Italian. When you really think about the name and the shape of the cookie, it is sort of macabre and even creepy.
Bones of the Dead (Ossi di Morti in Italian) cookies are traditionally served on All Soul’s Day in Sicily. They are given to children as a treat from departed loved ones. They are also known as Muscardini. These cookies are hard and brittle and do resemble bones. However, I think they look like melted marshmallows.
The bones of the dead cookies (ossa di morto) can be found at bakeries only for the All Soul’s Day (Day of the Dead) holiday in Italy (and many other countries). I was talking yesterday with a friend that just moved here from the Abruzzo region of Italy and she said she’s never seen a cookie for All Soul’s Day where she is from.
Other fun Halloween treats you’ll enjoy! Ossi di Morto, Bones of the dead are traditional Italian cookies that are typically baked for Festa di Morti celebrated on the 2nd of November to honour the souls of deceased loved ones. They're almond flavoured with a delicate lemon scent and a wonderful chewy texture.