Cinnamon Stars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites.
3. 3
   As they begin to get foamy, gradually beat in sugar.
4. 4
   Continue beating until whites stand in very stiff peaks (should retain the mark of a knife blade).
5. 5
   Set aside 1/2 cup of whites to coat cookies.
6. 6
   Sprinkle whites with cinnamon and almonds and add almond extract.
7. 7
   Stir together gently but thoroughly.
8. 8
   Mixture should be heavy and fairly solid.
9. 9
   Add more almonds if it is too sticky to be rolled out.
10. 10
    Sprinkle pastry board with nuts or sugar and roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
11. 11
    Cut into star shapes with a cookie cutter.
12. 12
    Place on greased baking sheet and spread a little of the beaten egg whites on each cookie.
13. 13
    Bake about 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Cookies should be golden brown and slightly chewy.