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Cinnamon Stars Cookies

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These Cinnamon Stars Cookies are a classic European-style treat, offering a delicate crunch and intense nutty flavor from finely ground hazelnuts. The dough is spiced with warm cinnamon and held together by egg whites, creating a tender crumb that isn't overly sweet. The defining feature is the royal icing applied before baking, which hardens into a slightly sweet, glossy crust. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or as an elegant dessert accompaniment, these cookies require patience for chilling and drying but reward you with a sophisticated, homemade charm that store-bought versions simply can't match.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 803.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Cinnamon Stars Cookies are a classic European-style treat, offering a delicate crunch and intense nutty flavor from finely ground hazelnuts. The dough is spiced with warm cinnamon and held together by egg whites, creating a tender crumb that isn't overly sweet. The defining feature is the royal icing applied before baking, which hardens into a slightly sweet, glossy crust. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or as an elegant dessert accompaniment, these cookies require patience for chilling and drying but reward you with a sophisticated, homemade charm that store-bought versions simply can't match.
Ingredients
  • 3 1/4 cup Very finely ground hazelnuts
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (177ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the finely ground hazelnuts, superfine sugar, confectioners' sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  3. 3
    Add the unbeaten egg whites to the dry ingredients and mix until a stiff, sticky dough forms.
  4. 4
    Wrap the dough tightly in wax paper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight until firm.
  5. 5
    Place the chilled dough between two sheets of wax paper and roll it out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
  6. 6
    Remove the top sheet of wax paper and use a 2.5-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars.
  7. 7
    Carefully transfer the cut cookies from the bottom wax paper sheet to greased baking sheets.
  8. 8
    Reroll the scraps and cut out additional stars, repeating until all dough is used.
  9. 9
    Let the cookies stand at room temperature for 3 hours to dry slightly.
  10. 10
    Prepare the Royal Icing by beating 1 egg white and a pinch of cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually beat in 1.5 cups of sifted confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.
  11. 11
    Spread a thin layer of Royal Icing over the top of each star cookie using a metal spatula.
  12. 12
    Let the iced cookies stand for 15 minutes until the icing is dry to the touch.
  13. 13
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the icing turns a light golden brown.
  14. 14
    Remove cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for 1 minute.
  15. 15
    Transfer cookies to wire racks using a wide spatula and allow them to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 803.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.7g78%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 312.0mg104%
Sodium 257.4mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 81.9g164%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cinnamon, cookies, hazelnuts, royal icing, star cookies, nutty, baking, dessert, holiday treats, European style, crispy, glazed, tea time, confectioners sugar, egg whites
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