Zimtsterne
Author/Submitted by: Better Homes and Gardens December 1977 Servings: 24 Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 2
Egg whites 1
cup
Superfine granulated sugar 1 1/2
cups
Toasted almonds,
ground
3/4
cup
Toasted hazelnuts,
ground
2
tablespoons
All-purpose flour 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon 1/4
teaspoon
Nutmeg
Confectioner's sugar 1
Egg white 1 1/2
cups
Confectioner's sugar 1
teaspoon
Water
Directions: 1.
In small mixer bowl, beat 2 egg whites until soft peaks form (tips curl over). Gradually beat in the 1 cup of superfine sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight up). Stir together nuts, flour, and spices; fold in beaten egg whites. Let mixture rest 30 minutes or longer so nuts can absorb mixture. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on surface lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. Cut with star-shapped cookie cutter(* see note). Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in 325F oven for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool on rack.
2.
ICING: Beat 1 egg white slightly. Gradually stir in the remaining 1 1/2 c confectioner's sugar. Add water till icing is of spreading consistency.
(*) Dough scraps may be rerolled to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with scalloped cutter. Bake in 325F oven for 20 minutes. Store in covered container.
(*) Dough scraps may be rerolled to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with scalloped cutter. Bake in 325F oven for 20 minutes. Store in covered container.
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