Authentic German Cinnamon Star Cookies

Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Keep the yolks for another recipe.

Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. While mixing, gradually add the powdered sugar.

Transfer about ⅓ of this mixture to another bowl, cover, and place it in the refrigerator.

To the remaining egg white mixture, add the cinnamon powder and ground nuts. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Cover and chill this dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 275˚F.

On a silicone mat, parchment paper, or between to sheets of plastic wrap, roll out the dough to about ¼" to ⅓".

Using star-shaped cookie cutters, cut out stars.

With a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, spread the egg white mixture on the top of each star.

Bake the cookies for about 15-20.