Zimtsterne, Cinnamon Stars with Rum Glaze

Bake well in advance to improve its flavor, as it will keep for many weeks. Store in an air tight container and keep in a cool place.


200g ( 7 oz ) finely ground Hazelnuts or Almonds
110g  ( 4 oz ) plain ( all-purpose ) flour, sifted
150g ( 5 1/2 oz )  caster sugar
150g ( 5 1/2 oz )  unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons of cinnamon, sifted
1 tablespoon of dark rum
The grated rind of 1 lemon, unwaxed or organic

Sift the flour, ground Hazelnuts or ground Almonds, cinnamon and baking powder together.
Add the sugar, egg, lemon peel, rum and cubed butter.
Mix the ingredients very quickly into a smooth dough.
Place into a bowl, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
Roll out on a floured board and cut into star shapes.
Place on greased baking tray. 
Bake 10-12 minutes at 180C ( 350F/ Gas 4 ).
Leave to cool on wire rack. 
When the stars have cooled brush with Rum Glaze.

Rum glaze:

200g ( 7 oz )  icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon of rum
2 tablespoons of hot water

Mix the ingredients into a thick and smooth paste and apply with a brush or knife. 

Recipe Source: http://www.myhouseandgarden.com/recipes/Zimtsterne.htm