Method :
- Beat the egg whites with an
electric mixer until they are light and frothy.
- Gradually add the sugar and
cinnamon.
- Keep beating until the mixture is
very stiff.
- Reserve half the mixture and to
the other half add the almonds and lemon zest.
- Then work in the icing sugar,
mixing well.
- Roll out the mixture to 3mm (1/8")
thickness.
- Cut into heart shapes and brush
the tops with the reserved mixture.
- Put onto well greased baking trays
and place in a preheated oven (180C/350F/Gas 4) for 20 minutes or
until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on
wire racks.
Serves 4 - 6
If you don't have a heart shaped biscuit cutter, trace the above pattern. Bake them for St. Valentine's Day or
for your lover's birthday dinner.
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