Brutti ma Buoni

In Italian, Brutti ma Buoni means "ugly but good."  They're not only good, but they're easy and they keep well.

1 1/2 cups (about 8 oz.) toasted slivered almonds

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

pinch salt

1 egg white

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

In a food processor, pulse nuts with sugar and salt until nuts are finely chopped. Pulse in egg white and lemon zest.

Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Form tablespoon-size balls of dough and place one inch apart. Bake until browned--about 13 minutes.