Kirsten Aherron – River District Association
Traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie
4 cups (500 grams) ground almonds
4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar
4 egg whites
4 tablespoons (30 grams) cinnamon
Mix sugar and egg whites
Put 1 cup of mixture aside for topping
Add almonds and cinnamon, mix well.
Roll out dough about 1⁄3 inch thick and make shapes with cookie cutter
(traditionally stars)
Preheat oven at 480°F and bake for 3 to 5 minutes.
Add topping with brush and bake for one more minute.
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