Travados

Dough:

1 c oil

1 T baking soda

1/4 c sugar

3 c flour

1/2 c white wine

1/4 T cinnamon

Filling:

1 lb almonds or walnuts (ground fine)
1/4 c honey
1/4 c water
1 T cinnamon
1/2 T cloves

*Makes 53. ( 1/2 oz balls)

Syrup:

1 c sugar 1/2 c sugar
3 t honey 1 c honey
1/2 c water 1/2 c water

Topping:

Toasted sesame or ground nuts

Directons:

First make filling. Mix nuts, honey, water, cinnamon and cloves.

Mix the dough ingredients together to form a soft dough. Make 53 walnut size balls or 1/2 oz balls.

Flatten in hand into oblong circle. Fill with 1 T or 1/2 oz of filling, fold over and press edges together.

Place on floured baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Syrup: Combine ingredients and bring to about 225 degrees or until it becomes sticky. Coat travados before serving. Can be done days ahead of time.