Figolla tal-Ġeżu (Easter figolla shaped like Christ)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a tray with baking paper.
2. Cream the butter with the sugar, then add the eggs and almond extract.
3. Mix the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt, then work them into the butter mixture to form a smooth dough.
4. Roll out the dough and cut it with a cutter in the shape of a lamb or a figure, or press it into a floured wooden mould.
5. Place on the tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
6. For the icing, mix the icing sugar, egg white and lemon juice until smooth and thick.
7. Coat the cooled biscuits with icing and decorate with the sweets while the icing is still wet.