Cinnamon Stars
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Vegetarisch Glutenfrei German

Cinnamon Stars

A classic German Christmas cookie made with ground almonds, fragrant cinnamon, and a crisp white glaze. The centers stay pleasantly tender while the star points bake lightly golden.

47 min 12 Portionen Medium
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Zubereitung

1
Line two baking sheets with parchment and heat the oven to 150°C conventional. Separate the pasteurized egg whites, making sure the bowl and beaters are clean and dry.
2
Whisk the egg whites and salt on medium speed until foamy, then gradually whisk in 100 g of the confectioners’ sugar. Continue for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture forms glossy, medium-stiff peaks.
3
Reserve 3 tablespoons of the meringue for the glaze. Fold the almond flour, cinnamon, and remaining 50 g confectioners’ sugar into the rest with a spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
4
Flatten the dough between two sheets of parchment and roll it to about 8 mm thick. Chill for 15 minutes, until firm enough to cut cleanly.
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5
Peel away the top parchment. Stir the reserved meringue with the lemon juice until smooth, then spread a very thin layer over the dough, leaving the surface even and opaque.
6
Cut out stars with a 5 cm cutter, dipping the cutter in water between cuts. Transfer them to the prepared sheets, rerolling scraps once. Chill the cut cookies for 10 minutes.
7
Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating once, until the glaze is dry and the cookie edges are only lightly colored. The centers should remain soft rather than browned.
German cinnamon stars with white glaze and lightly golden points KI-generiertes Bild
8
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a rack and cool completely before storing. The glaze will firm as it cools.

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

Almond flour provides a moist, tender crumb without wheat flour, while cinnamon and a thin meringue glaze create the fragrant, lightly crisp contrast that defines Zimtsterne.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Separate layers with parchment.

So wärmst du es auf

Do not reheat. Let the cookies come to room temperature before serving.

Nährwerte / Portion

149kcal
4,10 gEiweiß
16,51 gKohlenhydrate
8,33 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 13 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 13 Aug. 2026