Cinnamon Star Cookies Glazed (Printable Version)
# What You Need:
→ Dough
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250 g finely ground almonds
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200 g powdered sugar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 pinch salt
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2 large egg whites
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Icing
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1 large egg white
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120 g powdered sugar
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½ tsp lemon juice
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
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Fold the whipped egg whites into the dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 160°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll out the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1 cm thickness. Cut out stars using a star-shaped cookie cutter. Place cookies on prepared baking sheets.
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Whisk egg white until frothy, then gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and thick.
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Brush a thin layer of icing onto each cookie.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the icing is just set and cookies are firm but not browned.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or decorating further.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra sparkle, sprinkle cookies with edible glitter before the icing dries.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Almond flour can be used instead of ground almonds for a finer texture.