Looking for recipe for Cinnamon Star Cookie. Bakery purchased years ago,dark in color, tasty, no frosting.?

Question

The cookie was purchased from German bakery around Christmas. It was dark in color, so most recipes list white sugar, so I am thinking a recipe with brown suger is what I need. Internet searching is all the same. Want authentic recipe !! Thanks.

Answer 1

I have one from an international cook book, I have never tried this one, but I like Zimtsterne too.

ZIMTSTERNE (cinnamon stars)

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/2 cups ground unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Beat egg whites in mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar, cinnamon, and lemon rind gradually, beating until stiff. Reserve 1/2 cup meringue; set aside fold almonds, flour, and salt into remaining meringue. roll a small amount at a time 1/4 inch thick on heavily floured surface. Cut with a floured star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Frost each lightly with reserved meringue. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Yield: 3 dozen

Answer 2

I can't be positive, but are you sure it wasn't gingerbread?