GERMAN CINNAMON STARS (ZIMTSTERNE)
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Cookies Mixer Nut Dessert Bake Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Fall Kosher Hazelnut Cinnamon Party Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about thirty-six 2-inch cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- 2. Combine the nuts, cinnamon, and zest. Beat the egg whites on low speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Add the salt, increase the speed to medium-high, and beat until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until stiff and glossy, 5 to 8 minutes. Reserve one-third of the meringue (about 1/3 cup) and fold the nut mixture into the remaining meringue.
- 3. Place a large piece of waxed paper on a flat surface and sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Place the nut mixture on the sugar, lightly sprinkle with more confectioners' sugar, top with a second piece of waxed paper, and roll out 1/4 inch thick. Remove the top piece of waxed paper. Using a cookie cutter dipped in water, cut into 2-inch star shapes or use a sharp knife to cut into diamonds. Reroll and cut any scraps. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes. Spread the reserved meringue over the top of the cookies and bake until the tops are lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool. Zimtsternen taste best if allowed to stand for 24 hours. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
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Agha Mohammad
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They are delicious and festive.
Salman Talukder
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cinnamon and almonds.
Trilll Zae
[email protected]These cookies are definitely worth the effort! They are so delicious and unique.
Lamoya Sterling
[email protected]I found the dough to be a bit sticky, but the cookies still turned out well.
Caleb Standifer
[email protected]The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Jonathan Piland
[email protected]I had a great experience making these cookies. They were easy to follow and turned out beautifully.
MOKGANYA NNDELENI MASHAMBA
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for the holidays! They are festive and delicious.
Jimmy Clark
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The cinnamon and almonds work so well together.
Hubi ezu
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Sabry Hegazy
[email protected]I've made these cinnamon stars several times now and they are always a hit! My friends and family love them.
Evelyn Chandler
[email protected]These German Cinnamon Stars are absolutely delicious! They are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and the texture is out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.