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4 large Egg whitesat room temperature
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3½ cups/390 g Confectioners' sugar
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4 cups/400g raw Almond mealplus some more if using Kirschwasser
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2 tsp ground Cinnamon
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1 ounce Kirschwasseroptional
Directions
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:
So, how to make German Cinnamon Star Christmas Cookies?
This video may vary from the original cook.me recipe
Steps
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1
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2
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Whisk egg whitesIn a large bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. |
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2
Done
13
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Add sugarAdd 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. |
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3
Done
2
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Prepare doughFold raw almond meal, cinnamon and Kirschwasser if using it. Mix to combine. |
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4
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1h
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Chill doughRefrigerate for 1 hour to chill dough. |
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5
Done
10
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Cut cookiesRoll 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. |
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6
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10
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Brush with icingSpread reserved icing on each star all the way to the end of each point. |
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7
Done
8h
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Dry starsDry stars overnight, ideally inside the oven. |
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8
Done
5
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Preheat ovenPreheat oven to 300 °F. |
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9
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12
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BakeBake each baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, removing from the oven before icing turns too brown. Keep color a little golden. |
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10
Done
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ServeRemove cookies from baking sheet to cool completely and store in a dry place or serve immediately with tea or coffee! |
