Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Method 8 steps

1. 1

   Whip the egg whites until creamy.

2. 2

   Sift in powdered sugar, and mix into egg whites.

3. 3

   Set aside almost a third of the resulting mass for casting.

4. 4

   Stir in the remaining mass of cinnamon and almonds, or hazelnuts and lemon zest, and knead into a dough.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough, cut out star shapes and place on the greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Mix the remaining stiff egg white with rum until a glaze mass forms.

7. 7

   Brush the cinnamon stars with glaze.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for about 20 minutes.