Zimtsterne Cinnamon Star Cookies
Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) are maybe the traditional german christmas cookies. Everyone loves these little treats. But many don't like to make them, because the sticky dough can be a bit tricky while cutting the stars. But if you take the time to make them, it is more than worthwhile all the work. They are heavenly. If you have tasted the first you can't stop eating them. And christmas without zimtsterne? never! They are a must.
Steps
In a bowl mix dry ingredients for dough.
Add egg whites and knead until a still sticky dough is formed.
Wrap into cling film and put into the fridge for at least one hour.
I always leave it in the fridge for 2 - 4 hours.
Near the end of cooling time preaheat oven and make meringue glaze.
For meringue glaze beat egg white with salt until stiff.
While still beating add caster sugar by and by to make meringue.
The meringue should have a consistency that you can spread it with a brush onto the dough later.
It should have a more creamy consistency , so that it will stick on the dough and not running down.
Add just a little milk to get the right consistency.
Depending on the egg white you may need about 1 to 3 tablespoons.
Line out baking trays with parchment paper.
Get the dough out of the fridge and roll it out between two layers of parchment papers or cling film.
The dough sould be a bout 1 cm thick.
Method one for making cinnamon stars : using a star cutter cut out the st.
Ingredients
almonds, caster sugar, flour, cinnamon, egg whites, egg white, salt, milk