The idea for this recipe book was born in 2008 in Vienna, when I first starting baking more than just the three standard kinds of Christmas cookies.
Each following autumn I was working on this book, but it took until 2016 till I managed to get both the recipes and the photos just right and like I wanted them.
Since 2020 the recipes are now also available as a web site.
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Additionally: - walnut halves for decoration
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and then slowly sift in the powdered sugar through a fine-meshed strainer. Afterwards carefully fold the ground walnuts with a silicone spatula into the eggs. Since eggs vary in size, it’s possible that the dough is too runny. In that case add 1-2 tablespoons of additional nuts until the dough does not run when placed on the cookie sheet.
With a teaspoon place small heaps on a cookie tray covered with parchment paper, and place half of a walnut on top for decoration. Bake for about 7 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Tip: Instead of walnuts you can also use ground hazelnuts, almonds or a mix of several different nuts.