Cinnamon Star Cookies German (Printable Version)

Crisp almond stars with cinnamon spice and snowy lemon glaze, perfect for festive treats or special gifts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups finely ground almonds
02 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1 pinch salt
05 - 2 large egg whites
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Icing

08 - 1 large egg white
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend together finely ground almonds, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
03 - Carefully fold the whipped egg white mixture into the almond mixture to form a cohesive, sticky dough.
04 - Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
05 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Between two sheets of parchment paper, roll out the chilled dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
07 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars and transfer them to prepared baking sheets.
08 - For the icing, whisk the egg white in a bowl until frothy. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice, continuing to whisk until thick and smooth.
09 - Brush a thin, even layer of icing onto each star-shaped cookie using a pastry brush.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the icing is set and the cookies are firm but not browned.
11 - Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving or decorating further.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry staples like almonds and eggs for a quick prep
  • Naturally gluten free and perfect for many diets
  • Beautiful star shape and icing make them ideal for gifting
  • Ready in under an hour of active time
  • Mixes tradition with a burst of cinnamon for extra warmth
02 -
  • High in protein from almonds and egg whites
  • Gluten free for those avoiding wheat
  • Traditionally served on German Christmas tables
03 -
  • Chill the dough as long as possible to avoid sticky hands and messy shapes
  • Sift powdered sugar twice for a smooth lump free icing
  • Do not overbake the cookies The glaze should stay gleaming white not browned
  • If you want cookies with more chew take them out of the oven sooner for a soft center

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