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Zimtsterne (Zimmerstern) (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Delightful Zimtsterne: German Cinnamon Star Cookies Recipe

Enjoy Zimtsterne, the festive German Cinnamon Star Cookies, perfect for celebrations and gifting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 250 g Almond Flour Essential for texture.
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar For smooth dough.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Main flavor.
  • 2 large Egg Whites At room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest For freshness.
For the Icing
  • 150 g Powdered Sugar For glossy finish.
  • 2 large Egg Whites Fresh for best texture.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • cookie cutters
  • parchment paper
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the dry mixture until combined.
  5. On a powdered sugar-dusted surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
  7. Cool the cookies on wire racks for 5 minutes before preparing the icing.
  8. Beat powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice until smooth; spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Customize icing as desired.

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