Italian Panforte

Listed in the pages of 1000 Foods to Eat Before you Die, is a little gem called Panforte.  Officially, it is a fruit cake which I know will put many of you off this idea. This, however, is a chewy, fruity, nutty “cookie” that has very little in common with the classic, nasty fruitcake that is passed from person to person during the holiday season.  I discovered Panforte at World Market long before i discovered Mimi Sheraton’s book.  I do concur with Ms. Sheraton. This really is worth eating.I googled and found there are a number of recipes that would allow you to make this at home.  Me, I just plan on loading up this holiday season at World Market.