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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.
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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.
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight tin at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Separate layers with parchment.
Do not reheat. Let the cookies come to room temperature before serving.
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