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Ingredients

  • 2 c. confectioners sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. lemon rind
  • 1 lb. unblanched almonds, ground
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Sift sugar; whip egg whites until stiff.
  • Mix with sugar gradually.
  • Add cinnamon and lemon rind.
  • Whip constantly. Reserve 1/3 of mixture.
  • Fold in almonds.
  • Flour a board lightly. Pat or roll dough to the thickness of 1/3-inch.
  • If it is sticky, use a little confectioners sugar.
  • Cut the cakes with a star or other cutter.
  • Glaze the tops with the reserved mixture.
  • Bake on ungreased tin in slow oven at 325°.
  • This recipe requires no flour.