Schoko Mandel Sterne Chocolate Almond Stars

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add the almond extract to the frothy egg white and mix gently to combine.

3. Gradually add the egg white mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together until a smooth dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, you can add a little more egg white to help bind it together.

4. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are set but still slightly soft to the touch. Be careful not to overbake them, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.

7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Once the cookies have cooled, dip each one halfway into the melted dark chocolate and place them back on the wire rack to allow the chocolate to set.

9. Once the chocolate has hardened, your Schoko Mandel Sterne, or Chocolate Almond Stars, are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.