Italian Soft Dead Man's Bones

katie in the UP's Note:

I'm not sure how the name came about...but they do like bones after they are cooked! These are a plan-ahead cookie, they need to sit overnight, prep time does not include this step.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 100 cookies

• 2 (1 lb) boxes powdered sugar
• 1 (1 lb) box flour (use sugar box to measure)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 eggs

Directions:

1. Make hole in flour in a large bowl.
2. Add baking powder and cinnamon to flour.
3. Add powdered sugar.
4. Beat eggs; put in flour.
5. Add a little water at a time, not too much water or the dough will be sticky.
6. Roll in large balls, then roll into long 'bones'.
7. Cut bones into 1 inch pieces in length.
8. Put onto cookie sheets (covered with parchment paper) overnight.
9. In morning, separate about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
10. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.