These German Cinnamon Star Christmas Cookies are part of the Germans traditional array of Christmas biscuits that are baked once a year. Also known as Zimtsterne, this little star shaped cookie looks and tastes delightful.
One side biscuit and one side white icing, they really do look special when arranged in a pretty box or packet and make an ideal Christmas gift. So, roll up your sleeves and fill your kitchen with the smell of cinnamon – for a real nostalgic Christmas warmer, winter spices.
To make German Cinnamon Star Christmas Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Add confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup batches at a time, beating for 1 minute in between each addition and for a further 5 minutes after the final addition. Mixture should be stiff enough. Set aside ½ cup of mixture for icing.
Fold raw almond meal, cinnamon and Kirschwasser if using it. Mix to combine.
Refrigerate for 1 hour to chill dough.
Roll out cookie dough onto a clean countertop or a board dusted with a generous amount of confectioners’ sugar and pat into a square shape about ½-inch thick. Using a star cookie cutter, dusted with confectioners’ sugar, cut out stars. Dust cookie cutter between each cut. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment paper.
Spread reserved icing on each star all the way to the end of each point.
Dry stars overnight, ideally inside the oven.
Preheat oven to 300 °F.
Bake each baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, removing from the oven before icing turns too brown. Keep color a little golden.
Remove cookies from baking sheet to cool completely and store in a dry place or serve immediately with tea or coffee!
Mix up your Christmas menu this year and add these German Cinnamon Star Christmas Cookies to bring some new cultures and traditions to your family. Let us know if you enjoy this idea and tag #cookmerecipes in your own Christmas posts and pictures online!
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Superb! These cookies filled my kitchen with love and cinnamon. My kids were so excited to help make them for our family Christmas party!
So tasty, wow!
Simply delicious treat!
These cookies are just superb! My kids and I made them together last Christmas, and the kitchen filled with the sweet smell of cinnamon! They turned out gorgeous, and we packaged them as gifts. Everyone loved them, and I can't wait to make more this year!
These cookies are heavenly! I made them for my family's Christmas get-together and they disappeared instantly. So easy to make and the taste is just perfect. Thank you for this delightful recipe!
Exceptional! I made these cookies last Christmas, and they filled my home with the aroma of cinnamon. Gifting them in pretty boxes brought smiles to my friends. Simple yet festive, they are a must-try for anyone celebrating the holiday season!
Man, these cinnamon stars are the bomb! Made 'em for my buddies at our holiday party and they were gone in minutes!
Taste so amazing
Simply the best
Delicious! Kids loved baking these with me for Christmas.
Delicious!
I made these German Cinnamon Star Cookies for my friends last Christmas and they were a hit! The icing was so easy, and the scent of cinnamon filled my kitchen. They were a great reminder of holiday cheer and perfect for gifting.
Superb cookies recipe!
These German Cinnamon Star Cookies were a big hit with my family during the holidays. The smell of cinnamon filled our home and brought back great memories. I loved how simple the recipe was, making it easy to involve my kids in baking. They turned out beautiful and tasted delicious!
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