Zimtsterne

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Title: ZIMTSTERNE
Categories: Cookies, Holiday
Yield: 24 servings

2 Egg whites
1 c Superfine granulated sugar
1 1/2 c Toasted almonds, ground
3/4 c Toasted hazelnuts, ground
2 tb All-purpose flour
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Nutmeg
Confectioner's sugar

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1 Egg white
1 1/2 c Confectioner's sugar
1 ts Water

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(*). Place on greased baking sheet. Bake
in 325øF oven for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool on rack. (*)
Dough scraps may be rerolled to 1/2-inch thickness and
cut with scalloped cutter. Bake in 325øF oven for 20
minutes. Store in covered container.

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.

Better Homes and Gardens December 1977

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