Cinnamon Stars

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease two cookie sheets.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.
3. 3
   Gradually add, beating constantly, the confectioners sugar.
4. 4
   Beat egg white-sugar mixture for 5 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
5. 5
   Blend in lemon peel and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Set aside 1/2 cup of this meringue mixture and fold almonds into remaining meringue mixture.
7. 7
   Gently pat or roll out 3/8-inch thick on canvas sprinkled with granulated sugar.
8. 8
   Lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with more sugar.
9. 9
   Cut out cookies with 2 to 2 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, dipped in confectioners sugar.
10. 10
    Carefully place stars on cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Drop 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved meringue onto each cookie, drawing meringue out onto points of the star.
12. 12
    Bake at 325° for 15 to 18 minutes.
13. 13
    With a spatula, immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
14. 14
    Makes about 3 dozen cookies.