CINNAMON STARS: ZIMTSTERNE (GERMANY)
Steps:
- Sift confectioners' sugar. Put 1/2 cup of sifted confectioners sugar, 10 oz (3 heaping cups) of almonds and all the cinnamon in food processor. Process until nuts are finely ground, w/ just a few larger pieces. Whip egg whites in a large, bowl w/ electric mixer on high speed until hold soft peaks, ~ 1 min. Gradually add remaining confectioners sugar while whipping, until whites are thick, creamy and somewhat stiff, ~ 2 min more. Set aside 2/3 cup of this meringue for topping cookies. Fold ground almond mix and lemon zest into remaining meringue to make a stiff dough. Preheat oven to 250. Line 2 baking sheets w/ parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Lay sheet of parchment or wax paper on work surface and lightly dust w/ confectioners sugar. Turn dough onto the dusted paper, flatten and dust w/ more sugar as needed, then lay another sheet of parchment or wax paper on top. Roll dough between the paper until ~ 1/4-in thick. Flip dough over and gently peel off sheet of the paper. For ease when cutting, lay paper back on dough, flip again and gently pull off the other side of the paper so that the dough is fully released from it. Cut cookies w/ 3-in star cutter and place ~ 2 in apart on baking sheets. (Excess dough can be rerolled.) Use asmall spoon, brush or offset spatula to spread reserve meringue on top of each cookie, taking care not to let the meringue drip over the sides. Press or sprinkle remaining sliced almonds in a decorative pattern into the meringue. Bake cookies until bottoms are light golden brown and meringue is set and crisp, about 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and open the oven door to release heat and dry cookies out in the oven for 10 more minutes. Dough can be frozen between the sheets of paper for up to 2 weeks. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
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Aaliyah Blankenship
[email protected]I've never had cinnamon stars before, but I'm definitely a fan now. These cookies are amazing!
Ashiru Shehu
[email protected]These cookies are a bit expensive to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Joseph Owolabi
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds, so I had to substitute another nut in this recipe. The cookies still turned out great!
Sydney Risler
[email protected]These cookies are really good, but they're a bit too crumbly for my taste.
babydoll
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Ra√∫l Bravo Figueredo
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I can't get enough of them!
Mr Babu
[email protected]I love how these cookies look like little stars. They're so pretty!
Jasoon Imran
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
leslie Talbott
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe for any occasion.
Bhim Tiruwa
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, I can even get my kids to help me.
pash akam
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Mahim Reza
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas! They're festive and delicious.
Daniella Garcia
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but the cookies still turned out great.
Inesha Mazzi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Sourov Srs
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but these cookies were still really good. The almond flavor really shines through.
Roberto Cumraki
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely gorgeous! I love the delicate flavor and the way they melt in my mouth.
Kaye Jade
[email protected]I've never made cinnamon stars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out beautifully and tasted delicious!
Brown Takashi
[email protected]These cinnamon stars were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice.