Nana’s Taralli

From the Kitchen of: Elizabeth Vulcano Ingredients » 2 lbs pitted prunes » 1 lb dark raisins » Rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon » 3 lbs flour » 12 eggs » 2 cups sugar » 1/2 lb melted butter » 12 tsp baking powder » 1/2 lb chopped walnuts » 1 tsp rum extract » 1 large chocolate bar Directions 1 . Cook prunes and raisins together, add water as needed to keep moist (approx . 30 mins) . 2 . Puree to a thick paste and add chocolate, rinds, nuts, and rum . 4 . Cook additional 30 mins . 5 . Preheat oven to 365°F . 6 . Pour flour onto board and add baking powder, mix lightly . 7 . Make deep well, add eggs and mix . 8 . Add sugar and melted butter, mix thouroughly . 10 . Break small pieces off and roll out into ovals, spread filling in the middle, fold dough over and close with fork . 11 . Pull ends to shape like a horseshoe and bake until golden brown .