Cookies are at the heart of Christmas baking, and Pinterest boards are currently filled with beautiful star-shaped cookies. One of the most popular is the German Zimtstern (cinnamon star cookies). These spiced treats are crunchy on the outside, chewy inside, and topped with a snowy glaze that looks like frosted stars.
What makes these cookies perfect for Pinterest is their visual appeal. Their star shape, dusted with powdered sugar or white icing, makes them photogenic and festive. They’re easy to package for gifts or arrange on cookie trays, and their spiced flavor captures the warmth of the season.
Baking these cookies is also a fun family tradition, especially decorating them with kids. They pair beautifully with hot chocolate or mulled wine, and they keep well in cookie tins throughout December.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Beat egg whites until stiff, fold in sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and almond flour.
- Roll dough to ½ inch thickness, cut star shapes.
- Place on baking sheet, brush with glaze (egg white + sugar).
- Bake at 160 °C (320 °F) for 12–15 minutes.
Tips:
- Dust with powdered sugar for a snow effect.
- Use cookie cutters for different shapes.
- Store in tins for long freshness.