Cinnamon Stars

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 325u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.

13. 13

    With a spatula, immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

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