Easy Zimtsterne Recipe
This Zimtsterne recipe is a classic around the winter and Christmas season in Germany. The unique cinnamon flavour and chewy texture of these cookies make them a favourite across generations. We invite you to try these treats and let them fill your home with warmth and an irresistible smell.
Servings: 30 cookies
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 200 g ground almonds
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 20-50 g flour (plus more to dust the surface)
Meringue
- 50 g icing sugar
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: For the dough, combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead until homogenous. If the dough too sticky, add a bit of flour until you can shape a ball. Wrap it with plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the meringue icing: For the icing, beat the icing sugar and an egg white with an electric mixer until it creates a thick, shiny texture.
- Cut the cookies: Sprinkle flour over your surface to avoid sticking, then roll the dough ½ cm (¼ inch) thick. Use a small, star-shaped cookie cutter to cut the cookies and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush cookies with the meringue: Now, use a brush to gently spread a generous layer of icing on top of the stars, all the way to the edges.
- Bake, store and enjoy: Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes on 100°C (212°F). Once cooled, store the Zimtsterne in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.