Zimtsterne(Cinnamon Stars) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. powdered sugar
3 large egg whites
2 c. ground blanched almonds
1 1/2 to 2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind

Preparation

Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar.
Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture.
To the remainder, add rind, cinnamon and almonds, blending well.
Work in about 1/2 cup more of the sugar to make smooth.
Dust board or wax paper with some of the remaining sugar.
Pat out 1/3 cup dough at a time.
Coat top with powdered sugar.
Cover with wax paper and roll 1/8-inch thick.
Cut with floured star cutter on well-greased cookie sheet and let dry for 2 to 3 hours.
Dough may be dropped by teaspoon on well-greased cookie sheet and allowed to dry as before. Top each cookie, rolled or dropped, with reserved egg mixture and bake at 300\u00b0.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.