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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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Done
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Whisk egg whites |
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Done
13
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Add sugar |
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Done
2
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Prepare dough |
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Done
1h
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Chill dough |
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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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Done
10
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Brush with icing |
7
Done
8h
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Dry stars |
8
Done
5
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Preheat ovenPreheat oven to 300 °F. |
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Done
12
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Bake |
10
Done
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Serve |