CINNAMON STARS

Ingredients:
Egg whites - 1/3 to 1/2 cups
Confectioners' sugar - 2 cups (sifted)
Lemon rind - 1/2 tsp (grated)
Cinnamon  - 1/2 tsp
Blanched almonds - 2 cups (ground)

Method:

• Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add sugar and lemon rind. 
• Continue beating until completely blended, about 5 minutes.
• Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for centers of cookies.
• Blend cinnamon and almonds together; fold into remaining egg white mixture.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using cloth covered board which has and confectioners' sugar rubbed into the cloth, roll dough 1/8" thick.
• Cut in star shapes. Place 1/2 tsp reserved mixture on center of each star.
• If desired, spread to each point of star.
• Place cookies on well greased and floured baking sheet.
• Bake about 12 minutes.