Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Superfine
  • 1 cup toasted almonds ground
  • 1 cup roasted hazelnuts ground
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • confectioners sugar
  • 1 egg whites
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon water

Method

  • In small mixer bowl, beat 2 egg whites until soft peaks form (tips curl over). Gradually beat in the 1 cup of superfine sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight up). Stir together nuts, flour, and spices; fold in beaten egg whites. Let mixture rest 30 minutes or longer so nuts can absorb mixture. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on surface lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. Cut with star-shapped cookie cutter(*). Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in 325 F oven for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool on rack. (*)
  • ICING: Beat 1 egg white slightly. Gradually stir in the remaining 1 1/2 c confectioner's sugar. Add water till icing is of spreading consistency.