Cinnamon Star Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Confectioner’s sugar | 2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind | ||
| Cinnamon | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Blanched almonds | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Gradually add sugar and lemon rind.
Continue beating until completely blended, about 5 min.
Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for centers of cookies.
Blend cinnamon and almonds together; fold into remaining egg white mixture.
Heat oven to 350° .
Using cloth-covered board which has had confectioners' sugar rubbed into the cloth, roll dough 1/8 thick.
Cut in star shapes.
Place 1/2 tsp reserved mixture on center of each star.
If desired, spread to each point of star.
Place cookies on well-greased and floured baking sheet.
Bake about 12 min.
Gradually add sugar and lemon rind.
Continue beating until completely blended, about 5 min.
Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for centers of cookies.
Blend cinnamon and almonds together; fold into remaining egg white mixture.
Heat oven to 350° .
Using cloth-covered board which has had confectioners' sugar rubbed into the cloth, roll dough 1/8 thick.
Cut in star shapes.
Place 1/2 tsp reserved mixture on center of each star.
If desired, spread to each point of star.
Place cookies on well-greased and floured baking sheet.
Bake about 12 min.
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