Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 170g sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 280g all-purpose flour
• 10ml Marsala wine
• 100g whole almonds
• Zest of one orange
• 30g soft butter
• A pinch of salt
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until smooth and well-incorporated.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
4. Incorporate the butter into the dough, kneading until fully combined.
5. Add the whole almonds, Marsala wine, and orange zest, mixing them evenly into the dough.
6. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead briefly to shape it into two logs. Place the logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the logs with the egg yolk for a golden finish.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
9. After baking, while still warm, cut the logs into individual cookies using a serrated bread knife.
10. Arrange the cookies flat on the baking sheet and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crisp.