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Zimtsterne

Yield: 24 Servings

Ingredients:

• 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 MMMMM---------------------------ICING--------------------------------
• 1 Egg white
• 1 1/2 c Confectioner's sugar
• 1 ts Water

Instructions:

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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