Bring the warmth of the holidays to your home with Zimtsterne, Germany’s beloved Cinnamon Stars! These naturally gluten-free cookies are made with ground almonds, powdered sugar, and a touch of cinnamon for a perfectly spiced treat. Finished with a glossy, snowy glaze, their chewy texture and festive star shape make them a standout on any holiday dessert table. Whether you’re gifting them or enjoying them with loved ones, Zimtsterne are a must-bake for the season. Easy, delicious, and full of holiday cheer!
Total Time
30min
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Author: Mandy at SideChef
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
3
Eggland's Best Classic Eggs
•
2 1/2
cups
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
3 1/3
cups
Almond Flour
•
2
tsp
Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground
•
1
tsp
Bourbon Vanilla Extract
•
1
pinch
Salt
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 300 °F (150 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
For preparing the meringue base, in a clean, dry bowl, whisk the Eggland's Best Classic Eggs (3) whites with a pinch of Salt (1 pinch) until stiff peaks form.
3.
Gradually add the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (2 1/2 cups) (reserve 2 tablespoons for later), continuing to whisk until the mixture is glossy and holds firm peaks.
4.
Remove 4 tablespoons of the meringue mixture and set it aside in a small bowl for glazing later.
5.
For the dough, gently fold the Almond Flour (3 1/3 cups), Cinnamon (2 tsp) and Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) into the remaining meringue until it forms a sticky dough. Avoid overmixing.
6.
Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out to about ¼ inch (5-6mm) thickness.
7.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter (dip it in powdered sugar to prevent sticking) to cut out shapes.
8.
Transfer the stars to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
9.
Using a small spoon or pastry brush, carefully spread the reserved meringue glaze over each star for a glossy finish.
10.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. The cookies should be firm on the outside but still slightly chewy inside. Keep an eye on them to avoid browning; they should remain white.
11.
Let the Zimtsterne cool completely on a wire rack.
Author's Notes
Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
453
FAT
26.8 g
PROTEIN
13.0 g
CARBS
45.8 g
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