Zimtsterne cookies are like little bites of Christmas magic! Recipe by Greg Weekley, these traditional German treats, whose name means "cinnamon stars," are as enchanting as they sound. Picture this: a crisp, spiced cookie bursting with cinnamon and almond goodness, topped with a glossy, snowy blanket of sweet meringue icing. They sparkle on your holiday cookie tray like tiny stars plucked straight from the heavens.
Made with minimal flour, these wonders are a testament to how simple ingredients—ground almonds, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon—can create pure joy. The real fun comes in their star shape, perfect for wishing upon as you nibble. And that chewy texture? It's as if Santa himself handed you a piece of winter wonderland to savor.
Zimtsterne cookies are a labor of love, with dough rolled just right and stars carefully cut out and lovingly topped with a rum icing. Whether you pair them with a steaming mug of mulled wine, a cozy cup of cocoa, or just enjoy them while decking the halls, these cookies bring a festive cheer that's simply irresistible. Bake them, share them, or hoard them—no judgment here. After all, who could blame you for wanting more cinnamon stars in your life?
Ingredients for Zimtsterne Cookies
7 oz finely ground almonds or hazelnuts
4 oz all-purposed flour, sifted
5 1/2 oz powdered sugar
5 1/2 oz unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cinnamon, sifted
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 egg, slightly beaten
Instructions
Sift flour, ground almonds/hazelnuts, cinnamon and baking powder together
Add sugar, egg, rum and cubed butter
Mix very quickly into smooth dough
Place into a bowl, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate overnight
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking sheet
Rollout on a floured board and cut into star shapes
Place on greased baking sheet
Bake 7 minutes
Remove and cool on wire rack
Brush the stars when cool with rum glaze
Rum Glaze
7 oz icing sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon rum
2 tablespoons hot water
Mix ingredients into a thick, smooth paste and apply with a brush or knife
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