Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300° (F).
2. Beat egg whites (with mixer) until they start to get foamy.
3. Gradually add in sugar and continue beating until the mixture forms peaks. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture for "icing."
4. To the remaining mixture, fold in cinnamon, almonds, and almond extract. Continue to fold mixture, which should become heavy and solid. If it gets too sticky to roll out, add more almonds.
5. Sprinkle the cutting board with nuts or sugar (not flour). Roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness.
6. Cut into stars (or other shapes). Place on lined baking sheet. "Ice" with a little of the reserved egg mixture.
7. Bake about 30 minutes until cookies are golden brown and formed (they should remain chewy and "bendable").

From the Dahoam1516 recipe collection · Hans Diehl