Marunchinos (Almond Biscuits)

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1. 1Step 1: Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. 2Step 2: Place the ground almonds and icing sugar in a large bowl and mix together.
3. 3Step 3: Add all the remaining ingredients (except the icing sugar for coating) and mix to a smooth, fluffy, wet kind of dough.
4. 4Step 4: Cover and place in the fridge to set for about 30–60 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Divide into 16 pieces, each about 40g.
6. 6Step 6: Shape into balls and roll in the additional icing sugar.
7. 7Step 7: You can leave them as balls, but for a festive traditional look, pinch each one between the thumb and forefinger on both hands to create a star-like shape.
8. 8Step 8: Set aside to dry and form a bit of a crust. Anything between one hour and two will do.
9. 9Step 9: Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.
10. 10Step 10: Bake on the lined tray for 8 minutes, then rotate the tray and bake for a further 2–3 minutes until very lightly golden.
11. 11Step 11: Cool on the tray and store in an airtight container at room temperature.