Description
Indulge in the magic of holiday baking with these delightful Cinnamon Star Cookies. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of lemon zest, these cookies create a cozy atmosphere in your kitchen. Their star shapes and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them the perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, powdered sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into whipped egg whites until combined.
- Fold in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Spoon small amounts of dough onto prepared sheets, shaping them into stars.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg