Cinnamon stars

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!

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

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.

Ground almonds and cinnamon help to create the base of these traditional Christmas meringue glazed German Cinnamon Stars!

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.

Whip up a batch of German cinnamon star cookies – Zimsterne- that make a great edible Christmas gift. Flavored with cinnamon and covered with a snowy white royal icing, these homemade cookies bring the German holiday tradition to your home! #cinnamonstarcookies #zimsterne #cinnamoncookies #ediblegift #christmascookies #holidaycookies

Soft pull apart cinnamon Christmas star bread with a sweet and sticky brown sugar cinnamon roll centre! An amazing dessert for the holidays!

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

Ground almonds and cinnamon help to create the base of these traditional Christmas meringue glazed German Cinnamon Stars!