Cinnamon-spiced almond stars
These delicious biscuits are gluten-free and dairy-free. They are the perfect Christmas biscuit that can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
Ingredients
Makes: 10
- 4 egg whites
- a few drops lemon juice
- 300g icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 350g ground almonds or other nuts
- edible rice paper
- ground nuts for dusting
Method
Prep:20min ›
Cook:12min ›
Ready in:32min
- Beat egg whites until very stiff. Add a few drops of lemon juice. Sift icing sugar and fold in one spoonful at a time. Remove 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture for the glaze and chill.
- Add the cinnamon and ground almonds to the remaining mixture.
- Preheat oven to 170 C / Gas 3.
- Dust a work surface with ground almonds. Roll dough out to a thickness of 0.75-1cm. Cut out star shapes, place onto rice paper and then transfer to a baking tray. Brush evenly with glaze.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes.
Edible rice paper
Can be purchased in speciality kitchen/baking shops or online.
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Reviews in English (2)
Among the four different holiday cookies I baked, those starts are the top favorite for everyone. We have a lactose intolerant family member, and he specially appreciated this recipe! In my oven, 9 minutes at 165 C gave me the perfect outcome. - 17 Jan 2018
This recipe sounds like the one my grandma used to make over 50 yrs . ago and I can't wait to try to make them this weekend..... Christine Godwin - 26 Nov 2013