Zimtsterne Vegan (Soft & Chewy) Cinnamon Star Cookies
Soft, chewy Zimtsterne vegan cookies with warm cinnamon spice and nutty almond flavor. This plant-based twist on traditional German Christmas cookies uses aquafaba for an authentic texture and glossy finish. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoon aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas, at room temperature
- 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- 3 ½ cups almond meal non-blanched
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whip the Aquafaba: In a stand mixer or with a handheld beater, whip the aquafaba until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes).
- Add Powdered Sugar: Sift the powdered sugar into the whipped aquafaba and gently fold until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture in a small bowl for frosting.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine almond meal, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold in the aquafaba mixture until a wet but pliable dough forms. If sticky, add a little more almond meal.
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Frost the Cookies: Brush a thin layer of the reserved aquafaba mixture onto each cookie for a glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes. Check at 10 minutes to ensure they don’t overbake. Cookies should be lightly golden but soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes at 300°F. Adjust the time based on cookie thickness.
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Notes
Storage Tip: Store cookies in a sealed cookie tin at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Main Tip: Whipping the aquafaba to stiff peaks is essential for the signature chewy texture and glossy finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mgZinc: 0.01mg
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