Zimtsterne Cinnamon Star Cookies
Delightfully chewy and packed with warm, aromatic spice, Zimtsterne Cinnamon Star Cookies are a quintessential holiday treat you’ll want to bake year after year. These gluten-free German Christmas cookies are made with ground almonds, warming cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, creating a nutty, melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with their snowy meringue glaze. Perfectly shaped like stars, they’re as festive as they are flavorful. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a prep time of only 40 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday gift-giving, dessert platters, or snacking alongside a hot cup of mulled wine or tea. Add a touch of magic to your baking this season with these elegant, traditional treats!
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Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 250 grams Powdered sugar
- 300 grams Ground almonds (or almond meal)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
Step 3
Gradually sift and fold the powdered sugar into the whipped egg whites, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the mixture for later use as the glaze.
Step 4
Mix the ground almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the meringue mixture until a slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more almond meal, a tablespoon at a time.
Step 5
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to a thickness of about 1 centimeter (1/3 inch).
Step 6
Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll scraps as needed to make more cookies.
Step 7
Spread a thin layer of the reserved meringue mixture (from Step 3) over the tops of each cookie using a small spatula or the back of a spoon.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The meringue topping should remain white and shiny while the cookies set underneath.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets. They will firm up as they cool.
Step 10
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy these festive treats!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 559.8 grams (559.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2722 |
| Total Fat 148.30g | 190% |
| Saturated Fat 11.10g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 149mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 319.00g | 116% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.30g | 144% |
| Total Sugars 258.30g | |
| Protein 63.80g | 128% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 847mg | 65% |
| Iron 12mg | 65% |
| Potassium 2151mg | 46% |
Source of Calories