Description
Indulge in the warm, festive flavors of Zimtsterne, delightful German Cinnamon Stars that are perfect for holiday gatherings. With a crunchy meringue topping and soft, spiced almond cookie base, each bite offers a taste of nostalgia and joy. Easy to make, these cookies will fill your kitchen with sweet aromas and bring smiles to all who enjoy them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with lemon juice until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar until glossy and stiff.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the dry mixture until combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out star shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg