Zimtsterne Christmas Star Cookies
Brighten your holiday season with Zimtsterne Christmas Star Cookies, an iconic German treat that embodies the festive spirit! These gluten-free cookies feature a heavenly combination of ground almonds, aromatic cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, all bound together by a glossy, snow-white meringue glaze. Perfectly chewy with a crisp outer layer, they’re as delicious as they are beautiful. These star-shaped cookies are quick to prepare, requiring just 30 minutes of hands-on time, and their elegant design makes them a stunning addition to your holiday cookie platter. Whether you're baking for a Christmas party or gifting sweets to loved ones, these traditional Zimtsterne cookies are guaranteed to impress. Enjoy the warm flavors of cinnamon and almond with a hint of lemon for a zesty twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Egg whites
- 250 grams Powdered sugar
- 300 grams Ground almonds
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk until you achieve a stiff and glossy meringue. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the meringue mixture for later use as a glaze.
Gently fold the ground almonds, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the remaining meringue until well combined. The dough should be sticky but manageable.
Sprinkle a work surface lightly with powdered sugar and roll out the dough to about 1 cm (0.4 inches) thickness. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as possible, re-rolling the dough scraps as needed.
Place the star cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Using a small spoon or pastry brush, carefully spread a thin layer of the reserved meringue glaze onto the surface of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue glaze is set but still white. Be careful not to let them brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to an airtight container. The cookies can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.3 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.7 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 259.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.4 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 854 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
