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According to legend, almost three centuries ago the Cardinal of Milan unexpectedly visited the town of Saronno, Italy. To honor him, two young lovers quickly baked a mixture of sugar, apricots, and egg whites, creating crisp, airy cookies with an unusual bittersweet flavor, wrapped in pairs to symbolize their love. Since 1718, this secret recipe has been preserved by the Lazzaroni family; unwrap a legend and begin your own happy ending.