PISTACHIO STARS
Steps:
- In a food processor, grind together the pistachios with the confectioner's sugar and zest until the pistachios are very finely ground. Set aside.
- Combine the egg whites and salt in the bowl of a very clean and dry mixing bowl. Whisk with an electric mixer until the egg whites become foamy. Slowly add the superfine granulated sugar and beat on high until you get stiff, white peaks (this can take a few minutes). Set aside about one-quarter of the meringue mixture (just eyeball it). Fold the remaining meringue into the ground nut mixture until you've created a thick paste.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Sift a generous layer of confectioners' sugar onto a piece of parchment. Flatten the paste onto the parchment with your hands (spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray to keep the paste from sticking to your hands). Sift a generous layer of confectioners' sugar on top of the paste and top with another piece of parchment. Roll to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (dipped in confectioners' sugar to keep the cutter from sticking), stamp out the stars and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet an inch or so apart (the cookies don't spread, so there's not much worry). Using a small offset spatula, smear the tops of each star with a light layer of the reserved meringue. Continue with the rest of the cookies and a second parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake until the meringue just begins to brown, about 15 minutes. The cookies should be light and chewy, not hard and crunchy.
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Virginia Bond
[email protected]I love the combination of pistachios and cranberries. These stars look delicious.
Qurban Qurban
[email protected]These stars look so festive. I'm going to make them for my Christmas party.
455Alena Srity
[email protected]I'm going to make these stars for my next holiday party.
MD SHAGOR MIA
[email protected]These stars look like they would be perfect for a Christmas party.
Md.Shohag Gazi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but these stars look so good that I'm willing to give them a try.
Curtis fogarty
[email protected]These stars sound delicious. I can't wait to try them.
Ameet Moktan
[email protected]I love the way these stars look. They're so festive and elegant.
MD Sbuj Ahamad
[email protected]These stars are the perfect way to use up leftover pistachios. They're also a great way to add some festive cheer to your holiday party.
Nkosinathi Madlophe
[email protected]These stars are so cute and festive. I love the combination of pistachios and cranberries.
Amir Charles
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pistachio stars are the perfect addition to my holiday baking repertoire.
Lanick Botha
[email protected]These stars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Kifayat Shakir
[email protected]I was looking for a festive treat to make for my holiday party and these pistachio stars fit the bill perfectly. They were a hit with my guests and they were so easy to make.
Marissa Cummings (Meme)
[email protected]These stars are so cute and they taste even better than they look! I will definitely be making these again.
Natalie Begay
[email protected]I love the combination of pistachios and cranberries in these stars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ayman Ibzi
[email protected]These pistachio stars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. I will definitely be making these again next year.