4 egg whites
1 3/4 c. powdered sugar, sifted
2 3/4 c. ground almonds
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
Granulated sugar

Put egg whites into a medium heatproof bowl; beat until frothy. Add powdered sugar. Set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and continue beating until mixture becomes thick and holds its shape. Remove bowl from saucepan. Reserve 6 tablespoons of mixture. Let cool 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour baking sheets. Sprinkle a work surface with granulated sugar; roll out mixture about 1/4 inch thick. Mixture will be soft and must be rolled out very carefully. Cut into stars with a cookie cutter; place on prepared baking sheets. Spread reserved egg white mixture carefully over stars. Bake 15-20 minutes or until just firm. Remove cookies from baking sheets with a spatula. Cool on a rack.