Pets de Monja
This typical Catalan cookie was invented by an Italian pastry chef in Barcelona who gave it the name "petto di monca" (nun's breasts) , in reference to the cookie's shape. The name has since changed to pets de monja, in Catalan meaning nun's farts. Despite its name, these nut cookies are a common snack enjoyed throughout Catalonia. Makes 8-10 small cookies What you need: 1/2 cup margarine 3 tbsp sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup finely ground nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds) Preheat your oven to 175 ° C (350 ° F) In a bowl, mix together the 1/2 cup margarine and 3 tbsp sugar until creamy. Slowly add the flour and nut mixture until a dough forms. Form the dough into small balls with a point at the top (your choice, the tradition is in it's shape) and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar after baking for extra sweetness.