ZIMTSTERNE, CINNAMON STARS

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These are typical christmas cookies in Switzerland. I got the recipe while doing an exchange year in Switzerland. They are good anytime of the year though!!!

Provided by Aimee34

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 50 cookies, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large egg whites
1 pinch salt
250 g powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon (or a little more, if you want)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
350 g ground almonds

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites with salt until stiff.
  • Add the powdered sugar and mix.
  • Keep 1 dl of the mixture as frosting.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Roll the dough out in a ziploc bag, that's cut open (cut the two side seams so the two parts are held together only at the bottom) Cut out stars or whatever other shapes you want.
  • Bake for 3-5 minutes in a preheated oven at 450°F.
  • When cookies are still warm, dip one side of cookies in frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 40.1, Protein 4.3

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