3 egg whites
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. very coarsely chopped blanched almonds
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

With an electric mixer, beat egg whites and sugar with lemon peel and baking powder until smoothly blended. With a heavy spoon, work nuts in thoroughly, then flour.

Lightly flour your hands, then pinch off tablespoon size lumps of dough and shape like short sturdy bones. Place cookies slightly apart on greased baking sheets and bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until pale brown. Cool on wire racks. Store airtight. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.