Cinnamon Star Cookies: A Gluten-Free Christmas Treat

Ingredients

• 2.67 cups finely ground almonds
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.33 cup egg whites
• 0.13 teaspoon salt
• 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1.75 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine ground almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest in a bowl until well mixed.
2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks appear. Gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Reserve 1/3 cup of this mixture for the glaze, then gently fold in the almond mixture.
3. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal.
4. On a surface lightly dusted with confectioner's sugar, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutter to cut out cookies and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Prepare the glaze by mixing lemon juice with the reserved egg white mixture until smooth. Brush the tops of each cookie with a thin layer of glaze. Add a few extra drops of lemon juice if the glaze becomes too thick.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden brown and still slightly soft in the center. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 190 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 17 g
• Sodium Content: 24 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g