ZIMTSTERNE (CINNAMON STAR COOKIES)

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These German cookies are sweet and nicely spiced with a satisfying crunch. We often make these during Christmas. Since I am not partial to walnuts I always omit them.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 egg, seperated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 1/3 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar, 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, and lemon juice until fluffy.
  • Stir dry ingredients together; blend into sugar mixture; stir in optional nuts.
  • Divide dough into 3 pieces, and roll 1 piece at a time to 1/16 inch thick on lightly floured board; cut with a star cookie cutter.
  • Brush the tops of the cookies with the remaining egg white, beaten until frothy.
  • Bake cookies on a lighty greased baking sheet 6-8 minutes until golden brown at 375°F.
  • Makes 6-9 dozen cookies depending on the size of your cookie cutter.

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