Eid star biscuits

Eid Mubarak to all of my Muslim friends and followers!

What is Eid?

For those that don’t know – Eid is a Muslim holiday which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting.

Eid celebrations continue for one, two or three days, and vary by country, but those celebrating Eid wish each other Eid Mubarak (Blessed Eid) or Eid Said (Happy Eid).
Eid star biscuits
You’ll need:

2 medium egg whites
175g (7oz) icing sugar
250g (8oz) ground almonds
1 level tsp cinnamon
2-3 tsp lemon juice
Star cookie cutter
Baking sheets lined with baking parchment
Edible glitter or edible star decorations (optional)

How to:

Whisk the egg whites until stiff and then whisk in the icing sugar until the mixture is a dropping consistency.

Take out half of the mixture for icing and place it in a small bowl and cover the bowl with a damp cloth to prevent the mixture from drying out and the top crusting over.

Mix the ground almonds and cinnamon into the egg white mixture and enough lemon juice to give a smooth paste.

Form the mixture into a bowl and wrap it in a plastic bag and chill it in the fridge for 30 mins-1 hr, or until it is firm enough to roll out.
Set the oven to a fairly hot gas mark 6 or 200°C.

Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of baking parchment until it is about 5mm (¼ in) thick.

Use the cutter to cut out star shapes and then place the stars on the lined baking sheet.

Re-roll the trimmings until all the dough is used.
Use a pastry brush to brush the reserved icing over the star biscuits, then for added awesome – sprinkle with edible glitter or brightly coloured stars.

Enjoy!