Zimtsterne
Zimtsterne are traditional German cinnamon star cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g ground almonds
- 200g powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 100g powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- In a bowl, mix the ground almonds, powdered sugar, egg whites, cinnamon, and lemon juice until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly powdered surface to about 1 cm thick.
- Cut out star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place the stars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gradually add in the powdered sugar for the icing.
- Spread the icing over the cookies.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until firm but not browned.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a more festive flavor, add a pinch of cloves or allspice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/zimtsterne/