When I was four years old went went on vacation to Maine with my father's sister and her family. We went out to dinner one night and all the adults ordered lobster. I ask my father what a lobster was and he said "DELICIOUS!" so I decided that I wanted a lobster too. My aunt was horrified and told me I was getting fish sticks like my cousins. My Dad said NO, she wants lobster. I ate the whole thing and loved it. I still laugh to myself when I think about how angry my aunt was that my father "wasted" lobster on a four year old. When I was growing up most of the moms didn't bake from scratch. I guess most people still don't. That was something old fashioned that grandma's did. I always loved those great old fashioned and ethnic treats and when I can I ask for and treaure the recipes. This recipe reminds me of a cookie that a dear friend's Nonna used to make and I am looking forward to making them and remembering her! :) Bravo to your Dad Marianna! Of course, introducing your kids to the big ticket items on the menu can prove dangerous to the wallet! :) Hope you enjoy the cookies. ~ MaryJane

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