Zimtsterne - Cinnamon Star Cookies

• 3 egg whites
• 1 pinch salt
• 250 g confectioners' sugar
• 1 12 tablespoons cinnamon
• 12 tablespoon kirsch or 12 tablespoon lemon juice
• 350 g ground almonds

1. Whisk the egg white and salt in a bowl until it is real stiff.
2. Add confectioner's sugar, stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Put 1 dl (0.4 cups) aside for the frosting.
4. Add cinnamon, kirsch (or lemon juice) and almonds, knead to a soft dough.
5. Roll out dough on a flat surface (it may be slightly covered with sugar), approximately 7 mm (0.3 inches) thick.
6. Put out stars or other shapes and put them on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
7. Let them rest for about 5 to 6 hours or over night in a dry place.
8. Carefully sweep the cookies with the frosting set aside in step 2.
9. Bake for about 3 to 5 minutes in the center of the pre-heated oven at 250 C (480 F).
10. Let cool completely before serving.

egg whites, salt, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, ground almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zimtsterne-cinnamon-star-cookies-347291 (may not work)