Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Zimtsterne, delightful German Cinnamon Stars topped with a glossy meringue. These star-shaped cookies bring warmth and nostalgia, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, each bite is a celebration of cinnamon goodness that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ground almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground almonds, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- Fold in egg whites and vanilla extract until the dough is thick yet pliable.
- Roll out dough to ½ inch thick on a powdered sugar-dusted surface; cut out star shapes and place them on baking sheets.
- For the meringue topping, beat egg whites with lemon juice until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spoon or pipe meringue onto cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg