Hazelnut-Almond Zimtsterne

Name: Hazelnut-Almond Zimtsterne
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds; 3/4 cup hazelnuts; 2 large egg whites, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Confectioners' sugar, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

These nutty, nicely spiced cutouts dusted with sugar are a German tradition. Serve them with cups of tea or coffee for dunking.

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Hazelnut-Almond Zimtsterne

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Yield:about 6-1/2 dozen

Prep:35 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups unblanched almonds
3/4 cup hazelnuts
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Confectioners' sugar, optional

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Directions

1
Toast almonds and hazelnuts; cool completely. Place nuts in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground.

2
In large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Combine the nut mixture, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; fold into egg whites. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
4
Bake at 325° until edges are lightly browned, 9-11 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.