Cinnamon star cookies

Step 1/4

• 600 g ground almonds
• 400 g confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

• oven
• hand mixer with beaters

Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Add ground almonds, part of the confectioner’s sugar and cinnamon to a standing mixer.

Step 2/4

• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp amaretto

Separate some of the eggs. Add egg whites and amaretto to standing mixer and beat until smooth.

Step 3/4

• 1 egg
• 125 g confectioner’s sugar

To make the meringue, separate remaining eggs. Add whites as well as remaining confectioner’s sugar to a clean mixer bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 4/4

• plastic wrap
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• cookie cutter
• rolling pin

Roll dough out between some plastic wrap to avoid sticking. Using a cookie cutter, cut out star-shaped cookies and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Brush with meringue and bake in preheated oven at 150°C/300°F for approx. 15 – 20 min.

Enjoy your meal!