Fave dei Morti

They are based on a mixture of 250 g (9 oz) finely ground almonds, 2 eggs, 125 g (4½ oz) plain flour, 55 g (2 oz) softened butter, 100 g (3½ oz) sugar and 2 tablespoons good honey, a pinch of salt, 55 g (1¾ oz) coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted hazelnuts or toasted almonds, a pinch of cinnamon powder and 2 tablespoons grappa. Combine the ingredients thoroughly and make a paste that can be cut into small pieces, each of which will be shaped like a broad bean. Place each ‘bean’ on a buttered baking tray and bake in an oven preheated to 200°C/400°F/gas 6 for 20 minutes. They keep for some time in an airtight jar.