Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Star Cookies)

These German cookies are sweet and nicely spiced with a satisfying crunch. We often make these during Christmas. Since I am not partial to walnuts I always omit them.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 72

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  egg, seperated
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 1⁄3 cups flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Mix butter, sugar, 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, and lemon juice until fluffy.
2. Stir dry ingredients together; blend into sugar mixture; stir in optional nuts.
3. Divide dough into 3 pieces, and roll 1 piece at a time to 1/16 inch thick on lightly floured board; cut with a star cookie cutter.
4. Brush the tops of the cookies with the remaining egg white, beaten until frothy.
5. Bake cookies on a lighty greased baking sheet 6-8 minutes until golden brown at 375°F.
6. Makes 6-9 dozen cookies depending on the size of your cookie cutter.