Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
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Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
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Christmas is incomplete without one of Germany's most beloved holiday cookies, Zimtsterne. Made with nuts and cinnamon and a snowy white icing, they have the most fabulous texture and nostalgic flavor.
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Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 cups powdered/confectioner sugar
- 3 1/4 cup non-blanched almond meal
- or hazelnut meal
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 packet Vanillezucker (recommended but if you can't get it simply omit **one packet has 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250º F (120º C) (do not turn on the fan, it can cause the egg white topping to brown before the cookies are done). Place the rack on the bottom rung of the oven.
- Beat the egg whites in a medium-sized bowl until soft peaks form (be careful not to over-beat the egg whites or the frosting/glaze won't turn out correctly). Sift the powdered sugar and stir it into the egg whites until combined. Reserve 2/3 cup of the egg white mixture to glaze the cookies.
- Add the almond meal, cinnamon, vanilla sugar and salt and mix until the dough comes together in a fairly stiff but pliable mass. If it's too soft or sticky to work with add a little more nut meal and powdered sugar.
- Press/roll the dough onto a non-stick surface sprinkled with powdered sugar to a thickness of about 1/3 inch. Use a 3-inch star cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and transfer them to a lined or non-stick cookie sheet. Form the scraps of dough into a ball, roll it out again and cut cookies out of the remaining dough.Place a little of the egg white mixture on each cookie and use a toothpick or a pastry brush to smooth all the way to the edges. Alternatively you can use a pastry bag or condiment bottle to apply the egg white mixture. Place the sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake the Zimtsterne for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and open the oven door just a crack and let the cookies sit for another 10-15 minutes to further dry out. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in a dry, airtight container in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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