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Zimtsterne Vegan (Soft & Chewy) Cinnamon Star Cookies
Soft, chewy Zimtsterne vegan cookies with warm cinnamon spice and nutty almond flavor. This plant-based twist on traditional German Christmas cookies uses aquafaba for an authentic texture and glossy finish. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoon aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas, at room temperature
- 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- 3 ½ cups almond meal non-blanched
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the Aquafaba: In a stand mixer or with a handheld beater, whip the aquafaba until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Add Powdered Sugar: Sift the powdered sugar into the whipped aquafaba and gently fold until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture in a small bowl for frosting.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine almond meal, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold in the aquafaba mixture until a wet but pliable dough forms. If sticky, add a little more almond meal.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Frost the Cookies: Brush a thin layer of the reserved aquafaba mixture onto each cookie for a glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes. Check at 10 minutes to ensure they don’t overbake. Cookies should be lightly golden but soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes at 300°F. Adjust the time based on cookie thickness.
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Notes
- Storage Tip: Store cookies in a sealed cookie tin at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Main Tip: Whipping the aquafaba to stiff peaks is essential for the signature chewy texture and glossy finish.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.002g
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Zinc
0.01mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.