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Panellets - Catalan Almond Sweets

Saturday December 1, 2007

Panellets are a traditional sweet from Cataluña, prepared for Dia de Todos los Santos or All Saints Day and served with moscatel or “cava,” Spanish sparkling wine. They are delicious and will make a good addition to your recipes for Christmas sweets. Panellets are made of equal parts ground almonds and sugar, formed into balls and decorated with pine nuts, rolled in cocoa powder, candied cherries or coconut flakes. They can also be flavored with coffee or cinnamon. The most popular type is the one rolled in pine nuts.

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