INGREDIENTS

  • 3 lg egg whites
  • Pinch salt
  • 1¾ C (210 g) confectioners’ sugar, divided
  • 12 oz (350 g) ground almonds
  • 1 Tbsp (9 g) ground cinnamon
  • Granulated sugar for dusting
  • 2½ Tbsp (35 ml) kirsch or lemon juice

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

  • Beat egg whites with salt until they form stiff peaks; gradually fold in 1 C (120 g) confectioners’ sugar.
  • Mix in almonds and cinnamon.
  • Transfer dough to a sugar-dusted surface; roll out ⅓-in (7 mm) thick.
  • Cut dough with a star-shaped cookie cutter and transfer to baking sheets.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake 8–12 minutes or until firm outside and soft in the center; cool completely on a rack.
  • To make glaze, combine remaining ¾ C (90 g) confectioners’ sugar with kirsch or lemon juice. Dip tops of cookies in glaze; let dry completely.

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