CINNAMON STARS (ZIMTSTERNE) GERMAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES
This is the one cookie my husband requested our first Christmas. I had never had them so this recipe is from an amazing blog called Spoonful of Sugar. They are difficult but this recipe makes them also delightful and fun to try if you have the time. The best thing about this recipe (besides the sit down, relax, and have a cup of tea step!) is she gives you her hints after a disastrous first attempt. If you follow this exact, even a non-careful cook like me can make these delicious. Her hints are below, but I will say that I think much depends on the almonds. If they aren't ground just right, you will be nearly unable to form them. You can try chilling them longer but I have given up before and just made them round globs. they are still delicious, so don't throw the batter out, even if you think it is unworkable! * I beat the egg whites with the lemon juice to ensure that they whipped up to the biggest possible volume. * Mixed the ground cinnamon with the ground almonds before folding that mixture into the meringue. * Most importantly, I rolled the dough out between two sheets of clingfilm (Plastic wrap). I am the Clingfilm Queen! This eliminates the need to cover the work surface in extra sugar and thus removes the possibility of things ending in a sticky mess. Divide the dough into smaller portions to do this, keeping the remainder of the dough in the fridge whilst working with one portion. * Dipped the cookie cutter in some cold water to prevent it sticking. * Re-rolled all the scraps as they hadn't been toughened or made overly sticky by adding in extra sugar. The cookies taste as good as they look. Sweet, almondy, and with a heavenly aroma and kick from the cinnamon. Oh, I did have to bake them a lot longer than the recipe or. I did 320 degrees for I think around 16 minutes each, it might have been my oven, or mine were thicker, anyway just keep checking them and take them out when they just get a bit beige. My first batch were undercooked and the ones a bit crispier on the outside were awesome.
Provided by Andolisa
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 30-40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Separate egg yolks from whites and beat whites until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly sift in the sugar and lemon juice, then beat some more for about 8 minutes.
- Put aside 4 heaped tablespoons of the meringue - this will be used to top the cookies later on.
- Add ground almonds and cinnamon to the remaining meringue and mix well. You might want to add a dash of rum or Amaretto.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in the fridge for about an hour.
- Sit down, relax and have a cup of tea.
- After an hour fetch the dough from the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3/160C/320°F.
- Sprinkle a surface with confectioners' or regular white sugar and roll the dough to approximately 5 mm.
- Cut the stars with a star shaped (yes, indeed!) cookie cutter.
- Put the stars on the lined baking sheet.
- Now get the reserved meringue from earlier. You might have to stir it a bit so it becomes a smooth mix. You also might want to add some more lemon juice. It's a matter of taste.
- Now brush the cookies with the topping and bake them for about 8 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet.
- Store in an air-tight tin.
- The cookies should keep for about two weeks.
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Hanad Maxamuud111
[email protected]These cookies are a must-have for any Christmas celebration.
Sultan
[email protected]I love the way these cookies smell while they are baking. They fill the house with a warm and inviting aroma.
LiquidTrance
[email protected]These cookies are a beautiful addition to any holiday dessert table.
Bilal Sdeq
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They are a great way to spend a winter afternoon.
Muzamir Buyinza
[email protected]I didn't have any cinnamon sugar, so I used regular sugar instead. The cookies still turned out great.
Themidiclorian
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still very good.
Okpara Isaac
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
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[email protected]These cookies are a great gift for friends and family. They are sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
MiniMoni Mochi
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are so light and fluffy, and the cinnamon flavor is perfect.
Robert Gathinji
[email protected]These cookies are a bit delicate, so be careful when handling them. They are also best eaten fresh, as they can become stale after a few days.
Angelyn Pascua
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They are a great addition to our Christmas cookie platter.
Talha Aesthetic
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious and look so festive.
Luke Sherrah
[email protected]I love the combination of cinnamon and sugar in these cookies. They are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
DaMarion
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They are also a good cookie to make with kids, as they are easy to shape and decorate.
mohamed kozmal
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! They are so flavorful and have a beautiful star shape.
Sagun Hemram
[email protected]These cinnamon stars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for Christmas. They are easy to make and can be decorated with a variety of toppings.