Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)

Name: Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 3 large egg whites; 2 cups powdered/confectioner sugar; 3 1/4 cup non-blanched almond meal; or hazelnut meal; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 packet Vanillezucker ((recommended but if you can't get it simply omit **one packet has 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla sugar)); 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Christmas is incomplete without one of Germany's most beloved holiday cookies, Zimtsterne. Made with nuts and cinnamon and a snowy white icing, they have the most fabulous texture and nostalgic flavor.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:37:22 GMT