Cinnamon stars cookies

When it comes to traditional German Christmas cookies, it doesn't get much better than Zimtsterne! With their sweet cinnamon flavor and crunchy texture, German cinnamon stars have been a holiday staple in Germany for centuries.

German Christmas cinnamon star cookies made with ground almonds or pecans and lots of cinnamon. It is topped with a meringue sugar glaze.

Zimtsterne, or German Cinnamon Star cookies, are a light, gluten free cookie which make fabulous culinary gifts and keep for weeks.

German Cinnamon Star Cookies, also known as Zimtsterne, are delicious and traditional holiday Christmas cookies. Tiny, shaped stars with meringue icing are made with 3 main ingredients: egg whites, cinnamon, and almond flour. This delicious and endearing Christmas tradition are perfect Christmas cookies to make this holiday season!

These vegan cinnamon star cookies are a must have on every cookie plate. They are quick and easy to make, don't require eggs or milk and will sweeten up your Christmas time.

Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Stars) are classic German Christmas cookies made from ground nuts that are chewy with a crispy white glaze!

Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) are sweet, homey German Christmas cookies that require only 5 ingredients to make!

German Cinnamon Star cookies are a holiday cookie unlike those you have ever tried before. They are a soft and chewy cookie with a huge punch of cinnamon spice mixed in with a hint of sweetness ending with a light citrus note to round out the flavor. While the topping looks like a standard sugar glaze it is not! It is an egg white mixture that is baked right on top of the cookie. JUMP TO RECIPE I might be the only one here, but I think these taste way better than your standard sugar cookie…

These cookies fill your home with an irresistible aroma as they bake. My grandmother made them every Christmas when I was a child. I have fond memories of helping her in the kitchen. —Jean Jones, Peachtree City, Georgia

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.