Cinnamon Star Cookies Glazed
Delight in the festive flavors of Cinnamon Star Cookies Glazed! These charming German cookies are crafted with finely ground almonds and infused with warm cinnamon, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting. The glossy glaze adds a touch of elegance, making them an eye-catching addition to any dessert table. Easy to make and packed with flavor, these cookies invite friends and family to gather around and share the joy of the season. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of warm tea or gift them in decorative boxes, these cookies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g finely ground almonds
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 large egg white
- 120 g powdered sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Gently mix the egg whites into the dry ingredients to create a sticky dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough between parchment sheets to about 1 cm thick; cut into star shapes.
- Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until just set.
- For the glaze, whisk one egg white with powdered sugar and lemon juice; brush onto baked cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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