RCI-BR.005.0663.001
Zimtsterne
These are typical Christmas cookies in Switzerland. I got the recipe while doing an exchange year in Switzerland. They are good anytime of the year though!
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 3 unit
- 1 pinch
- 250 g
- cinnamon (or a little more1½ tablespoonsif you want)
- ½ tablespoon
- 350 g
Method
1
Beat the 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
2
Gradually add the 250 g powdered sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat, then fold in the lemon juice until fully incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, combine the 350 g ground almonds with the 1½ tablespoons cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.
4
Gently fold the almond-cinnamon mixture into the meringue using a spatula, working carefully to preserve the airy texture.
2 minutes
5
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip and pipe star-shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 cm apart.
3 minutes
7
Bake the Zimtsterne for 12 minutes, or until the stars are set but still pale, with no color developing.
12 minutes
8
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.