Mary
As promised- recipe. Imperial as I'm still living in the past!!
4oz ground almonds
4 o ground hazelnuts
2oz mixed peel
1 tabsp clear honey
8oz icing sugar
pinch of cinnamon
2 beaten egg whites
Mix together dry ingredients, add honey, then egg whites. Roll out dough on board dusted with icing sugar- warning- you need lots, as it gets very sticky!
Cut into star shapes and bake for about 15 mins at gas mark 2, using baking parchment to line the tray.This is only an approxiate time- I find it sometimes takes a bit longer, until they're set. I've also done them on rice paper before, really nice but more expensive.
Enjoy!