Zimtsterne, also known as cinnamon stars, are traditional German Christmas cookies that are beautifully spiced with cinnamon and ground almonds. These chewy and fragrant cookies are perfect for the holiday season! Follow this easy recipe to create your own batch of Zimtsterne.
Ingredients
- 3 cups ground almonds
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg whites into the almond mixture, along with lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Form the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a surface dusted with powdered sugar to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Zimtsterne for 12-15 minutes, or until they are set but still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
