Cinnamon Stars Without Alcohol
The cinnamon stars without alcohol by Spoonsparrow taste great for the whole family and are also a delight for the little ones.
Ingredients
- 250 g ground almonds
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 375 g powdered sugar (and extra powdered sugar for dusting)
- 4 egg whites (size M)
- powdered sugar or ground almonds for dusting
Instructions
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1.
Sift the almonds onto the work surface and form a shallow well in the center. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the almonds, then add 250 g powdered sugar and 3 egg whites into the center. Knead from the center until the dough no longer sticks excessively to your hands; if necessary, add more almonds.
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2.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate best overnight (at least 4 hours).
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3.
Roll out the dough on a lightly dusted work surface to about 5 mm thickness. Chill again briefly.
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4.
For the glaze, place the remaining egg white in a bowl. While stirring, gradually sift in the rest of the powdered sugar until a thick pourable glaze forms.
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5.
Take the dough from the fridge and spread a thin layer of glaze (about 4–5 tablespoons) over it. Refrigerate for another hour.
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6.
Preheat the oven to 200 °C fan‑forced. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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7.
Use a star cutter to cut shapes from the dough. If the dough sticks, dip the cutter briefly in hot water before cutting again.
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Place the stars on the tray and bake for about 10 minutes with the oven door slightly ajar.
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9.
The glaze should stay as white as possible, only taking a slight tint on the underside.
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10.
While the cookies are baking, knead any leftover dough with a few ground almonds and shape into additional cookies, brushing them with the remaining glaze.
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11.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray.
