Orange Zest Almond Cookies

What I especially love about this cookie is that it evolved on the Silk Road and reached the United States in the 1800s. Recipes for almond cookies can be found worldwide; however, their origin can be traced back to the Mediterranean, where turkey, Spain and italy all have their slight variations. Polvorones are eaten in Spain to celebrate Christmas. in Italy, ameretti are enjoyed at any time of the day with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. A continent away, the Chinese enjoy ea